Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
- All-purpose flour, for the work surface
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings of Choice
- Pepperoni
- Olives
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Pineapple
- Ham
- Mushrooms
- Broccoli
Instructions
- Remove the pizza dough from the refrigerator several hours before baking so it can come to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Lightly flour your work surface. Divide the dough in half and roll or stretch each piece into an even circle.
- Let the dough rest for a few minutes, then roll it again until each circle is about 1 inch larger than the cast iron skillet.
- Grease the cast iron skillets with butter or olive oil.
- Place the dough into the skillets, gently pressing it into the bottom and up the sides.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce over each crust.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and add your favorite toppings.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before slicing with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
Notes
- Bring the dough to room temperature: This makes it much easier to stretch without fighting the dough.
- Give the dough a rest: If it keeps shrinking while you roll it, let it rest for a few more minutes before trying again.
- Don’t overload the pizza: Too many toppings can make the center soggy and prevent the crust from cooking evenly.
- Watch the skillet handle: Cast iron gets extremely hot in the oven. Always use a thick oven mitt or potholder when handling the skillet.
