Cast Iron Pan Pizza
A chewy, golden-crusted pizza baked in a hot cast-iron skillet, featuring homemade dough, robust tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni. Brushed with garlic-Parmesan herb butter for an irresistible, restaurant-style finish.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1½ cups lukewarm water
- 1 tbsp yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4½ cups flour
- 3 tbsp milk powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 –4 tbsp light olive oil
- avocado oil spray
Pizza Sauce
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 6 oz tomato paste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Toppings
- mozzarella cheese shredded
- pepperoni sliced
Parmesan Herb Crust Seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1½ tsp parmesan cheese finely grated
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp basil
Instructions
- Mix water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes.
- In a mixer, combine flour, milk powder, and salt.
- Add yeast mix and oil. Knead for 10 mins.
- Let dough rise 45 minutes in a greased bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce and paste with seasonings. Warm through.
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Divide dough into 3 balls.
- Grease cast iron pan, press dough in and up the edges.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/cast-iron-pan-pizza/
Notes
- Pan Swap: If you don’t have a cast-iron, use an oven-safe 8″ cake pan; preheat pan before pressing in dough.
- Topping Variations: Try adding sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or fresh basil after baking.
- Make-Ahead Dough: Prepare dough a day ahead; refrigerate after first rise and let come to room temperature before shaping.