Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

Cast iron pizza is the easy way to make pizza that yields a crispy bottom and chewy crust.

We love Pizza in our house and this cast iron skillet pizza is one of our favorites. By baking the pizza in a screaming hot iron skillet yields the crispiest crust an a chewy middle. You can keep the pizza simple with just pepperoni and cheese or slather on all you favorite toppings

I use my homemade no fail pizza crust, because it hasn't failed me yet. You can also use store bought pizza dough or even thawed frozen bread dough. It doesn't get easier than that my friend. If you want a homemade crust, I hope you'll give my no fail crust a try. I like to make up a few batches and freeze them so I have plenty on hand for family pizza night. 

If you like a lot of toppings on your pizza, I do recommend pre baking the pizza crust first for about 5-7 minutes. If you're just a pepperoni and cheese kind of guy then no prebaking is needed. 

Yield: 2 medium or 1 large

Author: Tina Butler | Mommy's Kitchen

Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

Cast iron pizza is the easy way to make pizza with a crispy bottom and chewy crust.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 MinInactive time: 20 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 1 recipe no fail pizza crust
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce homemade or store bought
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 1 1/2 cups block style Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• optional toppings: onions, green peppers, olives, Italian sausage, mushrooms
• olive oil
• 10 - 12 inch cast iron skillet

• 2 1/2 - cups all purpose flour
• 1 - teaspoon salt
• 1 - cup warm water
• 1 - tablespoon baking powder
• 4 - tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 - 1/4 oz packet yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 2 - tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 - cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
• 1 - cup pepperoni slices
• 2 - cups shredded mozzarella cheese or combination of parmesan and mozzarella

Instructions

1. To prepare the pizza dough dissolve, the yeast in warm water (110 degrees) and set aside. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder together.
2. Add the softened butter and cut into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork. Add the yeast mixture and stir together to combine.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until well blended and no longer sticky. Place the pizza dough into a oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat.
4. Cover the bowl with dish towel or plastic wrap while the dough rests. Let the pizza dough rest for 20 minutes.
5. Place a large cast iron skillet into the oven and pre heat to 450 degrees. You want the skillet nice and hot.
6. While the skillet is preheating, roll out the pizza dough to a couple inches larger than the skillet.
7. Remove the pan from the oven and set on top of the stove or on hot pads. Drizzle the olive oil into the skillet and coat the pan (making sure to coat the sides of the pan).
8. Lift the pizza dough into the skillet and press it up against the sides of the pan.
9. If you are using several pizza toppings, I recommend prebaking the pizza crust for about 5-7 minutes before adding the topping.
10. Spread 1/2 cup of your favorite pizza sauce over the crust and add any seasoning of you liking (garlic powder, Italian seasoning, oregano or Italian herb).
11. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the sauce and add your favorite toppings.
12. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes (the crust should be golden brown in color).
13. Remove from oven and cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

One full recipe of the pizza dough will make two medium size skillet pizzas or one large.

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