Chicago Style Cast Iron Pizza
Savor the classic taste of Chicago with this hearty, skillet-made deep-dish pizza loaded with cheesy goodness and robust toppings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons corn meal
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 10 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 15 pepperonis
- ⅓ cup sausage crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 500°F / 260°C. Place a seasoned 9x9 cast iron skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Dust the cast iron with cornmeal.
- Roll the pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thick and form it into a 10-inch round. You want the edges of the cast iron to be covered. Carefully press the dough into the skillet, pushing the excess dough up against the sides.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in the garlic powder. Use a brush to apply all but about 1-2 tablespoons of the garlic butter onto the pizza dough. Poke holes in the center of the dough with a fork to help it vent and prevent it from puffing up too much while cooking.
- Spread the pizza sauce onto the dough with one to two tablespoons at a time, creating an even layer and leaving some border. Arrange the pepperonis and crumbled sausage, and add any other toppings you prefer, over the sauce. Then cover with the remaining sauce.
- Scatter the mozzarella cheese over the toppings, leaving the crust edge exposed if desired. Brush the exposed crust with the reserved garlic butter.
- Place the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted and starts to bubble.
- After baking, allow the pizza to rest for a few minutes before serving. Loosen the pizza's edges from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley to taste. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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