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Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

David Dial
Cast iron deep dish pizza that's better than anything you can get delivered!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Cuisine Cast Iron Cooking
Servings 8 1 slice
Calories 586 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Bread Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
  • 1 3/4 cups Boiling Water
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese sliced
  • 1 1/2 ounces Pepperoni sliced
  • 1/4 cup Onion sliced
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce
  • 14 1/2 ounces Diced Tomatoes drained and all liquid pressed out (1 can)
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a countertop mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the dry ingredients (flour, salt, and yeast) and mix well. Add the water and mix on low speed for 3 minutes, or until the dough begins to come together.
  • Add 1/4 cup of olive oil and mix on low for another 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium and mix for 3-4 minutes. (Tip: If the dough doesn’t want to form a ball after adding the olive oil, just add 1-2 tablespoon of additional flour to the bowl.)
  • Transfer dough to a large, oiled bowl. Cover and place in a warm (85°F) location for 75 minutes.
  • Flip dough out onto a well floured countertop and gently fold it several times. Transfer dough back into the oiled bowl, cover, and place in a warm location for another 75 minutes.
  • Brush the bottom and sides of a 12" cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Gently stretch or roll dough into a large circle and then press into the bottom and up the sides of skillet.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Layer sliced mozzarella evenly across the top of the dough.
  • Spread the sliced pepperoni and onions evenly on top of mozzarella.
  • Spread the pizza sauce evenly on top. Scatter chopped tomatoes on top of the sauce.
  • Top pizza with grated Parmesan, and brush top edge of the dough with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Bake at 450°F for 20-22 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Allow pizza to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Keyword Baked, Cast Iron Cooking, Dinners, Easy Dinners, Italian, Pizza, Pizza Dough