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Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 23-28 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Cast Iron Skillet Pizza recipe delivers a deliciously crispy crust with melted mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings, all baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet. Perfectly golden and bubbling with flavorful sauce, this easy homemade pizza is a crowd-pleaser that can be customized to your taste.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces pizza dough (store bought or homemade, room temperature)

Toppings

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (low moisture block mozzarella for crispiness)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store bought or homemade)
  • Desired pizza toppings

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Move one oven rack to the very bottom and another to the top of your oven, then preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Prepare Skillet: Evenly spread olive oil in the bottom and sides of the cast iron pan to prevent sticking and help with crust browning.
  3. Shape Dough: Gently stretch the pizza dough to fill the bottom of the pan, dimpling it with your fingers to create an even base.
  4. Add Cheese and Sauce: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire dough surface, reaching all the way to the edges. Dot the pizza sauce over the cheese evenly.
  5. Add Toppings: Layer your favorite toppings over the cheese and sauce to customize your pizza.
  6. Bake: Place the skillet on the bottom oven rack and bake for 18-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted and browning. To check crust doneness, carefully lift the edge with a spatula. If desired, move the pan to the top rack for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the top further.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the hot skillet and place it on a wire rack momentarily. Run a sharp knife around the edges to loosen the crust from the pan. Use a spatula to transfer the pizza to a cutting board to prevent sogginess. Slice, serve hot, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Let pizza dough come to room temperature before stretching to make shaping easier and to achieve a better crust texture.
  • Using low moisture block mozzarella instead of fresh mozzarella ensures a crispier crust and better melting consistency.
  • Check the crust by lifting with a spatula to avoid burning and to ensure it’s fully cooked through.
  • If you prefer a browner top, finishing the pizza on the top oven rack for a few minutes helps achieve that effect.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18-23 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/cast-iron-skillet-pizza-recipe/