Deep dish pepperoni pizza with a thick, golden crust and layers of mozzarella and pepperoni.

Ingredients

  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar or honey
  • ½ cup lukewarm water
  • 1 cup milk, warmed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 tsp salt

Difficulty : Medium

Serves :

This cast iron pizza is the perfect way to enjoy a homemade pizza with a fluffy, golden crust. Using simple ingredients and a cast iron skillet, you can create a delicious pizza with your favorite toppings. The dough is soft and flavorful, and baking it in a cast iron skillet gives it a crispy edge while keeping the inside tender.

Deep dish pepperoni pizza with a thick, golden crust and layers of mozzarella and pepperoni.

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    In a stand mixer, combine lukewarm water, warm milk, yeast, and sugar/honey. Let it sit for 4 minutes.
  • 2
    Add eggs and olive oil to the mixture and whisk until combined.
  • 3
    Gradually add flour and salt, mixing in the stand mixer on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes.
  • 4
    Flour your work surface lightly, knead the dough for 5 minutes, and form it into a round ball.
  • 5
    Oil the mixer bowl lightly, place the dough back in, cover with cling wrap, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • 6
    Punch the dough down and let it rise for another hour
  • 7
    Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, shaping each into a ball. Cover loosely with cling wrap and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • 8
    Roll out one dough ball to fit the bottom of your cast iron skillet, ensuring slightly thicker edges for the crust.
  • 9
    Grease the skillet with olive oil, place the dough inside, and let it rise for 1 hour.
  • 10
    Preheat the oven to 500°F. Brush the crust edges with egg wash.
  • 11
    Add your sauce and desired toppings. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly
  • 12
    Optionally, broil for a few minutes to caramelize toppings or crisp the cheese.
  • 13
    Notes:
  • 14
    Use a natural ingredient red sauce, such as Rao’s, for a healthier option.
  • 15
    Broiling the pizza for a few minutes will enhance the caramelization of toppings like pepperoni.

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