Skillet Pizza
An easy homemade skillet pizza with a crispy golden crust, melty cheese, and customizable toppings — perfect when you want pizza without turning on the oven.
Equipment
- Cast-Iron Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
Toppings
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- pepperoni or vegetables optional toppings
- 1 tbsp olive oil for skillet
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, flour, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead briefly, then let dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Press dough into the skillet, forming an even layer.
- Spread pizza sauce over dough, add cheese and desired toppings.
- Cover skillet and cook for 15–20 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, cook the crust for a few minutes before adding toppings. Great for stovetop-only cooking.