Best Skillet Pizza Recipe | Easy Crispy Homemade Pizza
A homemade skillet pizza with a crispy golden crust, bubbling cheese, and perfectly seasoned toppings. Baked in a cast-iron skillet for even browning and deep flavor, this Italian-American classic is easy and reliable for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups bread flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for the skillet
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon room temperature water
- 1 recipe homemade pizza sauce (or jarred crushed tomatoes as substitute)
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing toppings (optional)
- Toppings of choice, such as diced vegetables or halal sausage (optional)
Instructions
- Mix bread flour, kosher salt, and active dry yeast in a large bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the room temperature water to the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a clean bowl, drizzle with a little additional olive oil to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature for 4-6 hours.
- Heat the cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat the bottom.
- Once the skillet is hot, shape the dough into a round or oval shape and gently press it into the skillet to form an even thickness with a 1/2-inch border. Press a little inward to form a thicker crust.
- Dollop the pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes in even layers over the base of the dough, followed by the mozzarella, fontina, and provolone cheeses.
- Add desired toppings such as vegetables or browned halal sausage.
- Transfer the skillet to a cold oven, then immediately preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Bake the pizza for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy with a browned cheese layer.
- Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.
Notes
Make sure the pizza sauce is simmered for a rich base of tomato flavor.
If using halal sausage, brown it in a separate pan before topping the pizza.
Crust proofing is essential for flavor development and better texture.
Leftover pizza should be stored in a resealable container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If using halal sausage, brown it in a separate pan before topping the pizza.
Crust proofing is essential for flavor development and better texture.
Leftover pizza should be stored in a resealable container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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