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Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe

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A crisp, flavorful Cast Iron Skillet Pizza featuring a perfectly golden crust, rich marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and classic pepperoni and vegetable toppings, baked to perfection in a hot oven.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Pizza Base

  • 12 oz. pizza dough (at room temp.)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)

Toppings

  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1 ¾ cups mozzarella cheese (whole milk/low moisture)
  • 14 slices pepperoni
  • ¼ cup sliced onions and peppers

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F and ideally allow it to heat for 30 minutes to ensure the cast iron skillet reaches an optimal temperature for baking the pizza.
  2. Prepare the dough: If your dough weighs 1 lb, remove a quarter so that you’re using about 12 oz. Roll the dough into a 14-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Place dough in skillet: Spray a 12-inch cast iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the dough to the skillet and press it halfway up the sides. Roll the edge downward to form a defined crust.
  4. Brush and season dough: Use a pastry brush to spread 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the dough’s surface. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese and dried oregano. Poke holes in the dough with a fork to vent air and prevent bubbling.
  5. Par-bake crust: Place the skillet on the lower oven rack and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the skillet, dab away excess oil with a paper towel, and press the crust down flat in the skillet.
  6. Add toppings: Spread marinara sauce over the crust, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and the sliced onions and peppers.
  7. Bake pizza: Return the pizza to the lower rack and bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Final crust brushing and finish baking: Remove the pizza and brush the crust with melted butter. Move the skillet to the upper rack and bake for 3 more minutes. Then broil at 425°F for 1 minute, watching very closely to prevent burning.
  9. Rest and serve: Allow the pizza to rest in the skillet for 3-5 minutes. Tilt the skillet and carefully slide the pizza onto a cutting board. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Room temperature dough ensures easier handling and better oven spring.
  • Par-baking the crust before adding toppings helps prevent sogginess.
  • Broiling at the end crisps the cheese and crust for a perfect finish.
  • Watch the pizza closely during broiling to avoid burning.
  • Use a cast iron skillet with a 12-inch diameter for best results.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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