Cast Iron Skillet Deep Dish Pizza
Total Steps
12
Ingredients
12
Tools Needed
9
Related Article
rants raves and recipesIngredients
- 1+ cups warm water
- 2+ tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active yeast
- bread flour(optional)
- pizza sauce(optional)
- cheese(optional)
- Olive oil(optional)
- vegetables(optional)
- different cheeses(optional)
- assortment of meats(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
In this recipe I used a 12″ cast iron skillet with a 10″ diameter bottom.
Step 2
If you want a crisper pie crust substitute bread flour in the same amounts.
Step 3
In a large bowl place the flour yeast and salt and stir to combine.
Step 4
Make a well in the center of the flour and add 1 cup of warm water and the 2 Tbs. of Olive oil. Either by hand or with a large spoon mix the ingredients until a dough forms and most of the raw flour is nor visible. If the dough is too dry continue to add water a tablespoon at a time. You should end up with a not too sticky dough. place the dough on to a lightly floured surface a knead until you have a smooth ball of dough.
Step 5
Place the dough in a bowl with a little Olive oil and turn to coat the dough, place a towel over the bowl and let the dough rest and rise for 1-2 hours until about doubled in size.
Step 6
The dough once risen is ready for use, or you can refrigerate in an oiled plastic bag to use another day, just allow to come to room temperature before proceeding.
Step 7
Take your finished dough and work or roll it out to about a 14″ circle that will be about ¼” thick.
Step 8
Here’s the important part take your cast iron skillet and generously oil the bottom and sides. Place the dough in the pan and evenly up all the sides and oil the top of the dough. If you want a thicker crust allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes to an hour before assembly, other wise begin to build your pizza.
Step 9
Preheat you oven to 500º.
Step 10
Bake your assembled pizza for about 20 minutes until the top of the crust is golden brown and the ingredients are bubbling.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and allow the pie to sit for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Step 12
For an alternative you could also use a good foccicia recipe and make a pie with a slightly thicker crust: http://www.rantsravesandrecipes.com/focaccia/. For one pie use abour 1/3 of the recipe.