Crispy Cheesy Frying Pan Pizza

Our 2020 Dish of the Year!

Out of all the styles of pizza, we have actually picked Crispy Cheesy Frying pan Pizza as our 2020 Dish of the Year. With its crispy gold edges, layer of cheese (right to the edge!), and thick yet delicate crust, it has an appearance and preference that make you want more. And also, the crust has just 5 simple ingredients: it’s very easy to pull off in a home kitchen.

Our dish includes 4 cooking “methods.” A renegade, virtually no-knead technique of folding the dough creates airy pockets in the crust. An overnight refrigerated remainder allows the dough time to develop maximum taste. Cooking in an actors iron pan makes an audibly crispy crust for your savory assortment of toppings. And lastly, the unique layering of cheese under the sauce functions as an obstacle to minimize sogginess.

Ingredients

Instructions

Tips

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• 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon (5g) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
• 1 cup (240ml) warm water (105-115°F)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
• 1 cup (120g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup (60g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce
• Your favorite toppings (optional)

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm water and olive oil.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 8-12 hours, or until it has tripled in size.
5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it in half. Roll out each half into a 12-inch circle.
6. Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil.
7. Place one of the dough circles in the skillet and press it into the edges.
8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the dough.
9. Spread the tomato sauce over the cheese.
10. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the sauce.
11. Add your favorite toppings.
12. Bake the pizza in a preheated 500°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

• Want to add your very own favorite toppings past red sauce and cheese? Vegetables or meats should be cooked prior to arranging them in a single layer atop cheese and sauce.
• Do not hesitate to experiment with various other sauces, too; pesto or white sauce are excellent choices to tomato.
• One tip: To avoid possible sogginess, adhere to the same amounts and layering procedure for sauce and cheese provided above.