Soft And Chewy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe Made Under Minutes- All Thing Crafts

Experience the unmatched delight of the Cast Iron Skillet Pizza, a recipe that guarantees a crispy crust and a burst of flavors with each bite. Tailor it with your favorite toppings and see how the cheese perfectly melts, harmonizing with the tangy sauce. This method promises a pizzeria-quality pizza right from your kitchen – a true testament to simple ingredients creating extraordinary tastes.

Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces pizza dough (store bought or homemade), room temperature
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (use a low-moisture block mozzarella instead of fresh for the crispiest crust)
½ cup pizza sauce (store bought or homemade)
Desired pizza toppings

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Move one oven rack to the very bottom and one to the top of your oven, then preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Prepare Pan: Evenly spread the oil in the bottom and sides of the cast iron pan.
Dough Placement: Gently stretch the pizza dough to fill the bottom of the pan, dimpling it with your fingers.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the entire top of the dough, all the way to the edges.
Add Sauce: Dot the sauce over the cheese, again making sure to reach the edges.
Add Toppings: Put your favorite toppings on top of the sauce layer.
Bake: Bake the pizza on the bottom rack for 18-20 minutes, or until the bottom of the crust is golden brown and the cheese is browning and melted. To check the crust browning, lift up the side with a spatula. If needed, you can continue baking it on the bottom rack until browned. If you desire a more browned top, move the pan to the top rack of the oven for 2-3 minutes.
Serve: Place the hot pan on a wire rack momentarily, then use a sharp knife to run around the edges of the pan to keep the crust from sticking to the pan. Use a spatula to carefully transfer the pizza to a cutting board to keep the crust from getting soggy. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Pan Size: This recipe is for a large 12" cast iron pan. If using a smaller 9" pan, decrease the ingredient amounts accordingly.
Mozzarella: Avoid using fresh mozzarella as it can prevent the crust from becoming crispy.
Room-Temperature Dough: Ensure the dough is at room temperature for even and quick baking.
Top with Caution: Don't overload with toppings, as this can prevent the dough from cooking through.
Bubble Watch: Check on the pizza occasionally and pop any big bubbles that form with a sharp knife.