Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza with Golden Crispy Crust
A restaurant-quality cast iron skillet pizza with a crunchy, blistered crust and tender interior. Topped with bright homemade tomato sauce, turkey pepperoni, spicy poultry sausage, and a three-cheese blend for a flavorful, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups (375g) bread flour
- 3/4 teaspoon (6g) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (3g) active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons (25g) olive oil (dough)
- 2 cups homemade tomato sauce (see note)
- 3/4 cup (150g) low-moisture mozzarella
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (10g) provolone cheese (or pre-shredded three-cheese blend)
- 8 oz (225g) turkey pepperoni slices
- 8 oz (225g) spicy poultry Italian sausage
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, yeast, and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest at room temperature for 4-6 hours until nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Generously oil a 10-inch cast iron skillet and place it in the oven to preheat for 15 minutes.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface. Stretch into a 9-inch round shape, keeping the edges thinner. Transfer to the hot skillet and score the crust with a knife. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from oven, add a thin layer of tomato sauce, followed by cheese, turkey pepperoni, and sausage. Return to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and crust is golden-brown and crispy. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing into 6 wedges.
Notes
Substitute all-purpose flour with 2 tbsp additional flour if needed.
For active dry yeast, reduce to 3/4 teaspoon if using.
Adjust bake time based on oven performance. Add additional cheese only if using a stronger melt like provolone. A pre-shredded three-cheese blend (e.g., mozzarella, Parmesan, and provolone) can be used for convenience. Serve with a side salad or garlic knots for a complete meal.
For active dry yeast, reduce to 3/4 teaspoon if using.
Adjust bake time based on oven performance. Add additional cheese only if using a stronger melt like provolone. A pre-shredded three-cheese blend (e.g., mozzarella, Parmesan, and provolone) can be used for convenience. Serve with a side salad or garlic knots for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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