Pan Pizza Recipe
The ultimate comfort food, this Pan Pizza Recipe delivers a crispy crust and gooey cheese that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for any occasion, this easy weeknight dinner is sure to impress. Make it tonight!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Oven
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 3 cups Bread Flour plus extra for dusting
- 1.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt plus extra for sprinkling
- 0.75 teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 1.5 cups Warm Water around 105°F
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil plus extra for coating pans
- 1.5 cups Pizza Sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 15 slices Pepperoni optional
- 1 bunch Fresh Basil Leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Bread Flour, Kosher Salt, and Instant Yeast. Stir them together so they're evenly mixed.
- Pour in the Warm Water and Olive Oil. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix everything together until the dough starts to come together.
- Once you achieve a rough dough, knead it in the bowl for about 2 minutes. It doesn’t need to be perfect—just enough to bring everything together.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for about 2 hours. This resting time is essential.
- Lightly oil a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Make sure the oil coats the bottom and sides of the pan well.
- Transfer the risen dough into the pan. Use your hands to gently press it evenly, stretching it to cover the bottom and edges.
- Spread Pizza Sauce evenly over the dough. Try not to overdo it, as you don’t want a soggy crust.
- Sprinkle Shredded Mozzarella Cheese on top. Use your hands to distribute it evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the skillet in the oven once heated. Bake the pizza for about 15 to 25 minutes.
- Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven. Garnish with Fresh Basil Leaves if desired, and let it cool slightly. Slice and serve immediately!