Skillet Pizza Dough Recipes

SKILLET PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• In a 2 c measuring cup or sm bowl, combine yeast, sugar and 3/4 c warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
• Combine yeast mixture, flour, salt, water, and oil in lg bowl, stirring til well blended.
• Turn out dough onto floured surface; knead 5 minutes.
• Place in bowl coated w/ cooking spray, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 30 mins or til dough is doubled in bulk.
• Punch dough down; knead 4 - 5 times.
• Divide dough into 6 equal portions; roll each into 8" circle.
• Cook each round on each side in a non-stick 8" skillet coated w/ cooking spray over med heat about 2 mins per side or til dough rounds are lightly browned.
• Cool crusts and freeze in an air-tight container up to 6 months.
• TO MAKE PIZZA: Place frozen crusts on baking sheets; spread w/ 1/4 c pasta sauce and sprinkle w/ favorite toppings.
• Bake at 425 for 12 - 15 minutes or til edges are lightly browned and cheese melts.
• FOR EXTRA FLAVOR: I like to add Italian seasoning/spices to the crust for extra flavor.

SKILLET PIZZA

Steps:

• Grease a 12-in. electric or stove-top skillet. Prepare pizza crust according to package directions. , Line bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of the skillet with dough. Combine tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and oregano; spread over dough. Layer pepperoni, onion, green pepper and olives over sauce; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and cook over medium heat (set electric skillet to 375°) for 15 minutes or until crust is brown on bottom and cheese is melted. Slide out onto a cutting board and cut into wedges or squares. Serve immediately.

SKILLET PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• In small bowl, stir together the lukewarm water, yeast and sugar.
• Let stand until foamy, 3-5 minutes.
• Using a standing mixer, mix the flour and salt at a low speed.
• Mix in the yeast mixture and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
• Change to the dough hook attachment and mix at medium speed until smooth, about 6 minutes.
• Transfer the dough to a greased, large mixing bowl, turning to coat; cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Punch down the dough before using.
• Press the pizza dough into a greased 9-inch to 10-inch cast-iron skillet and let rise until double in size, 20-30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Top about 1 T additional olive oil over the dough.
• Top pizza dough with your favorite pizza toppings, leaving a 1/2-inch border (do not add the cheese yet).
• Bake until golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle the cheese and any seasonings you might like on top and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Let cool in pan for about 20 minutes before serving.
• This will make one 9 to 10-inch skillet pizza dough.

HOT SKILLET PIZZA

Steps:

• For the dough:.
• In a small bowl, stir together the luke warm water, yeast and sugar. Let stand until foamy about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Using a standing mixer with the dough hook attachment, mix the flour and salt at low speed. Mix the yeast mixture along with the olive oil. And let the mixer run at medium speed for about 6 minutes or until dough is smooth.
• Transfer the dough to a greased large mixing bowl, turning to coat; cover with plastic wrap and let rise for until doubled about 45 to 60 minutes. Punch down dough before using.
• Putting the pizza together:.
• Press the dough into a greased 9 to 10 inch cast iron skillet, and let rise until doubled in size about 20-30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven for 400 degrees F. In a medium skillet heat 1 tbls olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes season with salt and balck pepper and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and cool a few minutes. Discard the garlic.
• Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the dough; spoon the tomato mixture on top, leaving a 1 inch border. Bake until golden and bubbly about 25 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese, crushed red pepper and oregano on top and bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes before serving.

EASY CAST-IRON SKILLET PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Brush a 12-inch (30.5-centimeter) cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Mix the yogurt, flour and salt together in a medium bowl with your hands until it becomes a ball, then flatten into a disk and press into the skillet.
• Brush the pizza dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 centimeter) border around the sides, for the crust. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the sauce. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned, then let cool in the pan for 3 minutes.
• Carefully slide the pizza out onto a cutting board. Top with more grated Parmesan, slice and serve.