Foolproof Pan Pizza
This Foolproof Pan Pizza recipe delivers a deliciously crispy crust with a soft interior, ideal for pizza lovers.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- plastic wrap
- 10-inch cast iron skillets or round cake pans
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 400 g bread flour plus more for dusting
- 10 g kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
- 4 g instant yeast such as SAF Instant Yeast
- 275 g water about 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons
- 8 g extra-virgin olive oil plus more to coat pans and for drizzling
Toppings
- 1.5 cups pizza sauce such as our New York–style pizza sauce
- 12 ounces grated mozzarella cheese full-fat, low moisture (dry)
- Toppings as desired
- torn fresh basil leaves small handful, optional
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese optional
Instructions
Making the Dough
- Combine flour, salt, yeast, water, and oil in a large bowl. Mix with hands or a wooden spoon until no dry flour remains.
- Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let rest at cool room temperature for at least 8 hours and up to 24.
- Sprinkle top of dough lightly with flour, transfer to a well-floured work surface, divide into 2 pieces, and form each into a ball.
- Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in the bottom of two pans, place 1 ball of dough in each pan, coat with oil, and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Let dough sit at room temperature for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 550°F (290°C) after the first hour.
Notes
Ensure the dough is in a bowl at least 4 to 6 times the volume of the dough to account for rising.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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