Cast Iron Skillet Pizza: Foolproof Crispy Crust in 15 Minutes
Learn how to make a foolproof cast iron skillet pizza with a perfectly crispy crust right in your own kitchen. This recipe is inspired by our global travels and aims to bring those delicious memories back to life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Toppings of your choice (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, onions)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). Place your cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
- Lightly dust a clean surface with cornmeal or flour. Stretch or roll out your pizza dough to fit the size of your cast iron skillet.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Place the pizza dough into the hot skillet.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and then the Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
- Add your desired toppings.
- Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the edges of the crust.
- Carefully place the skillet back into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let the pizza cool in the skillet for a few minutes before sliding it onto a cutting board.
- Slice and serve your delicious homemade pizza.
Notes
- Ensure your cast iron skillet is well-seasoned to prevent sticking.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven and desired crispiness.
- Experiment with different toppings to create your own signature pizza.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 (will vary based on toppings)
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