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Pizza in cast iron skillet.

Easy Cast Iron Pizza

This deliciously crispy Easy Cast Iron Pizza will take your homemade pizza night to a whole new level—and it's ready in less than 30!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Dana Sandonato

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh pizza dough Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 tsp flour, give or take, for sprinkling
  • 1 tsp cornmeal, give or take, for sprinkling
  • 1 cup marinara
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • Whatever toppings you'd like!

Hot honey crust glaze

  • 1 TBSP raw honey, optional
  • Chili flakes (optional)
  • Splash of water

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 550º F or as hot as it will go. (Don't broil the pizza or it'll burn.)
  • Prepare all of your ingredients and toppings so they're ready to go.
  • Heat the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. You want it to be really hot, but not to the point where it's smoking.
  • While the skillet gets hot, stretch your dough out onto a lightly floured surface and work it into a flat round—big enough to fill the bottom of your cast iron skillet.
  • When the pan is really hot, sprinkle a bit of flour and cornmeal over the center, then transfer the dough into the pan. (Watch your fingers!)
  • Gently push the sides of the dough up the sides of the skillet for your crust. Make sure your dough is evenly distributed over the pan and that there are no thinning spots in the middle.
  • Brush some olive oil over all of the dough with a basting brush. Let the pizza cook on the burner until the center starts to bubble slightly. There's no set time here, it depends on your stovetop, the heat, and the size of your skillet. So stay close by and watch the dough. This usually takes a few minutes, give or take.
  • Once the dough starts to bubble up a bit in the center, spoon some sauce onto the dough, spreading it out evenly. Evenly sprinkle cheese over the pizza, and then add your toppings.
  • Pop the pizza into the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is all melted, bubbling, and golden. Your crust should be nice and golden, too.
  • In the meantime, if you'd like to jazz things up, mix some honey, chilis, and a splash of water in a small bowl. Stir it well with a basting brush until the honey has thinned. When the pizza is done, take it out of the oven and brush the spicy honey over the crust immediately. This will add a sweet veneer over the crust.
  • Let the pizza sit for a few minutes before cutting into it, then enjoy!

Notes

Be sure to check the post above for serving ideas and storage tips!