Best Homemade Cast Iron Pizza
Yield: 1 Pizza
Equipment
- Pizza Pan or Cast Iron Skillet
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Rolling Pin
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
Materials
Pizza Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup Lukewarm Water
- 2 1/4 Tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 3 1/2 - 4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 11 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
Optional Ingredients
- 1 - 2 Tbsp Basil
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Proof yeast by adding 1 cup of lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 packet ( 2 1/4 tbs) of active dry yeast to a large mixing bowl.
- Gently mix them in your 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and any of the optional ingredients such as basil, Italian seasoning, and black pepper to your bowl
- Next by hand or using a mixer begin to add 3 cups of flour and mix it in well. Gradually continued to add flour until the dough begins to firm up into an elastic ball.
- In another large mixing bowl spread a light layer of olive oil around the inside. Give your pizza dough a good dusting of flour and place it inside.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Leave the dough to rise in a warm place for about an hour. Dough should at least double in size.
- Remove dough and knead it 3 or 4 times to release some of the trapped air.
- Using your hands or a rolling pin begin to flatten your dough into a disc. Then transfer it over to your pizza pan or cast iron skillet.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Rub down the surface of your pizza.
- Add sauce and toppings and cook at 475 degrees F for 12 - 15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.