Description
Homemade skillet pizza delivers crispy Mediterranean magic without traditional baking methods. Quick stovetop techniques help you craft restaurant-quality slices right in your kitchen’s favorite cast-iron pan.
Ingredients
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Pizza Dough Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) plain yogurt (or 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk with 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Pizza Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sliced pepperoni, vegetables, or toppings of choice
Optional Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Craft a versatile dough mixture by blending flour, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel. Incorporate yogurt and olive oil, transforming the ingredients into a cohesive mass through thorough kneading.
- Allow the dough to relax and develop elasticity by covering and letting it rest for a quarter-hour, enabling gluten development and improved texture.
- Separate the dough into individual portions, depending on desired pizza size, using gentle hands to maintain its delicate structure.
- Transform the dough into a circular shape, rolling it methodically to achieve a consistent quarter-inch thickness using smooth, even strokes.
- Warm a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over moderate heat, lightly coating the surface with a whisper of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully transfer the prepared dough onto the heated surface, watching for telltale bubbles and golden-brown coloration indicating perfect cooking.
- Flip the partially cooked base, then artfully spread pizza sauce across the surface, creating an even, vibrant layer.
- Generously distribute mozzarella cheese and selected toppings, ensuring comprehensive coverage and flavor balance.
- Reduce heat and cover the skillet, allowing gentle steam to melt cheese and harmonize ingredients for several minutes.
- Liberate the pizza from its cooking vessel, garnishing with aromatic oregano or fiery chili flakes for an extra flavor dimension.
- Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately, capturing the peak of freshness and warmth.
Notes
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Use Greek yogurt for extra tanginess and protein boost in the dough, creating a lighter texture.
- For a crispy crust, ensure the skillet is preheated and use a cast-iron pan to distribute heat evenly.
- Keep toppings minimal and thinly sliced to prevent soggy center and ensure quick, even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg