Cast Iron Pizza Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Cast Iron Pizza Recipe
Description
The recipe begins with room-temperature pizza dough stretched to a 10-inch round. Olive oil is applied to a seasoned cast iron skillet before the dough is pressed into it and seasoned with salt and red pepper flakes, with additional olive oil drizzled on top. An initial bake at 475°F crisps the base.
After pre-baking, the pizza is topped with marinara sauce, shredded low-moisture mozzarella, sliced cherry tomatoes, and sprinkled Italian seasoning. It is returned to the oven's top rack for a final bake until the crust develops a deep golden color and the cheese melts and bubbles. A brief resting period allows it to set before garnishing with fresh basil.
Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days and reheat effectively in a cast iron skillet or toaster oven. Variations can be made by altering seasonings or toppings to taste, but the method emphasizes achieving a crisp, oily crust and balanced toppings in a home setting.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough room temperature, store-bought
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ⅓ cup marinara sauce
- ⅔ cup mozzarella cheese shredded, low moisture
- Few cherry tomato sliced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- basil for serving, fresh
Instructions
- Place a rack in top-most position of the oven; preheat to 475°F. Place dough on a work surface and stretch out to a 10" round and cover loosely with plastic wrap, while preparing the toppings.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil on a well seasoned cast-iron skillet. Carefully lay dough inside the skillet and use your fingers to help extend dough all the way to the edges. Season with salt and crushed red pepper, and drizzle remaining olive oil on top.
- Place the cast iron skillet in the preheated oven until the crust is lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from the oven, spread marinara over the entire dough surface. Top with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Return the skillet to the oven and bake on the top rack until the crust is deeply golden brown around the edges and the cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a cast iron skillet to restore crispness, or use a toaster oven until cheese melts.
- Use the recommended store-bought dough preparation for best texture, but feel free to adjust seasonings and toppings to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1127mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 426IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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