Description
A delightful homemade pizza made in a cast iron skillet, creating a crispy crust and bubbling toppings that’s perfect for any family night.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf frozen bread dough
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the frozen bread dough until it fits your cast iron skillet.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Place the rolled-out dough into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes to form the crust.
- Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the dough, add 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of pepperoni, and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and slice into wedges.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding cornmeal to the skillet or brushing the crust with olive oil before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg