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The Best Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe

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This recipe for the best cast iron skillet pizza delivers a crispy, golden crust with melty mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings. Utilizing a cast iron pan and high oven heat, the pizza bakes evenly with a beautifully browned crust and cheesy top, making it a perfect homemade pizza experience in just about 23 minutes.

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

Ingredients

Pizza Dough & Oil

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

Cheese & Sauce

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

Toppings

  • Desired pizza toppings (your choice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Racks: 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). This setup allows for optimal heat distribution to crisp the crust and melt the cheese properly.
  2. Oil the Cast Iron Skillet and Arrange Dough: Evenly spread the olive oil over the bottom and sides of the cast iron pan. Gently stretch the pizza dough so it covers the bottom of the pan, dimpling it slightly with your fingers to create texture and ensure even cooking.
  3. Add Cheese and Sauce: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire dough surface, reaching all the edges. Next, dot the pizza sauce over the cheese evenly, spreading it to all edges as well.
  4. Add Toppings and Bake: Place your favorite pizza toppings on top of the cheese and sauce. Bake the pizza on the bottom rack for 18-20 minutes. Check the bottom of the crust by lifting the side with a spatula to ensure it is golden brown. Continue baking if necessary until the crust is nicely browned and the cheese is melted and browning. For a more browned top, move the pan to the top rack and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove the hot pan from the oven and place it briefly on a wire rack. Run a sharp knife carefully around the edges of the pan to prevent sticking. Use a spatula to transfer the pizza to a cutting board, which helps keep the crust crisp instead of soggy. Serve hot and enjoy your perfectly crispy cast iron skillet pizza.

Notes

  • Allow the pizza dough to come to room temperature before stretching for easier handling and better texture.
  • Use low moisture block mozzarella rather than fresh mozzarella for a crispier crust and less watery pizza.
  • Check the bottom crust before removing the pizza to achieve the perfect golden brown crispness.
  • If you want a bubbly and browned cheese top, finish with additional 2-3 minutes on the top oven rack after bottom baking.
  • Carefully transferring the pizza from the pan to a cutting board helps prevent soggy crust.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18-23 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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