Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza

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This Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that will satisfy your cravings for a thick, cheesy pizza with a crispy crust.

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Introduction

Out of all the designs of pizza, we have actually picked Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza as our 2020 Recipe of the Year. With its crunchy golden sides, gooey layer of cheese (right to the side!), and thick yet fragile crust, it has an appearance and taste that make you desire a lot more. And also, the crust has just five basic components: it’s simple to pull off in a home kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon (5g) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon (5g) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) warm water
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
• 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce
• 1 cup (120g) shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
6. Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil.
7. Punch down the dough and stretch it out to fit the skillet.
8. Place the dough in the skillet and press it into the edges.
9. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
10. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
11. Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips

• For a thicker crust, let the dough rise for longer.
• For a crispier crust, bake the pizza on a preheated baking stone.
• Feel free to add your favorite toppings to the pizza.

Conclusion

This Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that will satisfy your cravings for a thick, cheesy pizza with a crispy crust. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!