Cast Iron Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza base

NameQuantityConfiguration
Pizza dough1-
Pizza sauce0.5 cupRed/white
Mozzarella1.5 cupsShredded
Olive oil2 tbsp-

Topping combinations

NameSauceIngredients
BoringRedPepperoni, mushrooms, green bell pepper
ClubWhiteChicken, bacon, red onion, tomatoes
MargheritaRedMozzarella, fresh basil
Green MargheritaPestoMozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes
BBQ ChickenBBQRed onion, chicken, bacon, jalapenos
CarnivoreRedPepperoni, chicken, sausage, ham, bacon
VegetarianRedBell peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach
HawaiianRedPineapple, ham

Yield: ~1 pizza

Method

  1. Begin 3 hours before planning to eat.
  2. Spread olive oil in cast iron pan and coat dough ball.
  3. Gently stretch dough to fit pan. Cover and let rest 15 mins.
  4. Stretch dough to fit pan if it has shrunk back. Cover and let rise 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 450F.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over dough, going edge to edge.
  7. Spoon sauce over cheese, then sprinkle more cheese over sauce.
  8. Add toppings, a little more cheese, and a splash of oil over the top.
  9. Bake 18-20 mins or until well browned.
  10. Remove from oven and check bottom crust. If not dark enough, cook on stove for a few minutes.
  11. Remove pizza from pan and let rest on cooling rack 5 mins.

Notes

  • Don't overdo the cheese after the base layer. The pizza may overflow. Stick to < 1.5 cups total.
  • Keep proteins near or at the top layer to encourage crisping.
  • Pineapple belongs on pizza.