Cast Iron Pizza (+ Pan Pizza Dough Recipe)
This Cast Iron Pizza features a golden, crispy crust with a chewy interior. Topped with melty cheese and your favorite ingredients, it’s the ultimate comfort food. Simple to make and perfect for family pizza nights!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 14" cast iron pizza pan
- 14" cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Pan Pizza Dough
- 1 tablespoon yeast rapid rise
- 1 cup water warm from the tap
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2½ cups flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
Pizza Ingredients
- pizza sauce
- pizza toppings
- pizza blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Add yeast to a mixing bowl. Pour the 1 cup hot tap water over it and mix.
- Add the remaining ingredients and let the mixer run at medium speed until the dough clears the side of the bowl. The dough shouldn't be sticky.
- Let dough rest in a bowl 15-20 minutes while you preheat the oven and prepare the toppings.
- On a large cast iron pizza pan or 14" skillet, sprinkle cornmeal generously (this prevents sticking when fully cooked).
- With oiled hands, remove the dough from the bowl and pull/shape into a circle, then lay it on top of your cornmeal coated pan.
- Using a rolling pin or your hands, flatten and stretch the dough to fill the pan.
- Bake the dough for 10 minutes.
- Remove prebaked crust from the oven and spread with your toppings: sauce, shredded cheese, favorite toppings.
- Place topped pizza back into oven and bake for 10-15 minutes more, or until cheese is melted and toppings are browned.
- Slide the whole pizza from the pan to a cutting board and slice into pieces.
Notes
- Place your skillet in the oven while it preheats for a perfectly crispy crust as soon as the dough hits the pan.
- Too many toppings can lead to a soggy pizza. Stick to a few key ingredients for the best texture and flavor.
- Allow the dough to rest before baking. This helps it rise and ensures a light, airy crust every time.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 2mg
