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Easy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe

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Enjoy a delicious and crispy homemade pizza made effortlessly in a cast iron skillet. This easy cast iron skillet pizza features a perfectly golden crust topped with melted mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings, all baked to perfection in your oven for a restaurant-quality pizza experience at home.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

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

Toppings

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Move one oven rack to the very bottom and another to the top, then preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure high heat for a crispy crust.
  2. Oil the Pan and Shape Dough: Evenly spread the olive oil over the bottom and sides of your cast iron skillet. Gently stretch the pizza dough to fill the pan’s bottom, creating dimples with your fingers for a rustic texture.
  3. Add Cheese and Sauce: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the stretched dough, extending to the edges. Dot the pizza sauce over the cheese layer thoroughly, covering the entire pizza.
  4. Add Toppings and Bake: Place your selected pizza toppings on top evenly. Bake the pizza on the bottom rack for 18-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted and browning.
  5. Finish Browning (Optional): For extra browning on top, move the skillet to the top oven rack and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes carefully watching to avoid burning.
  6. Remove and Serve: Remove the hot skillet from the oven and place it on a wire rack briefly. Run a sharp knife around the edges to prevent sticking, then carefully transfer the pizza to a cutting board using a spatula. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

  • This recipe is designed for a large 12-inch cast iron skillet. For a smaller 9-inch skillet, reduce ingredients to 2 teaspoons olive oil, 10 ounces dough, 1/3 cup pizza sauce, and 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Use low moisture mozzarella cheese instead of fresh mozzarella for a crispier crust and better melt.
  • Make sure to use room temperature dough to ensure even cooking and faster baking.
  • Keep toppings minimal to allow the dough to cook through fully and prevent sogginess.
  • If bubbles form on the pizza during baking, gently pop them with a sharp knife to release air and maintain even cooking.

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