Spicy Vodka Cast Iron Pan Pizza

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the wet and dry ingredients for the dough in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Combine the wet and dry ingredients for the dough in a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3Combine the wet and dry ingredients for the dough in a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4Knead the dough until smooth.
  5. 5Knead the dough until smooth.
  6. 6Knead the dough until smooth.
  7. 7Rest the dough for 30 minutes for its first rise.
  8. 8Rest the dough for 30 minutes for its first rise.
  9. 9Rest the dough for 30 minutes for its first rise.
  10. 10Perform three rounds of stretch-and-folds on the dough, with a 30-minute rest in between each round.
  11. 11Perform three rounds of stretch-and-folds on the dough, with a 30-minute rest in between each round.
  12. 12Perform three rounds of stretch-and-folds on the dough, with a 30-minute rest in between each round.
  13. 13After the last stretch-and-fold, let the dough rest for an hour and a half for a long rise.
  14. 14After the last stretch-and-fold, let the dough rest for an hour and a half for a long rise.
  15. 15After the last stretch-and-fold, let the dough rest for an hour and a half for a long rise.
  16. 16Punch down the dough to release air.
  17. 17Punch down the dough to release air.
  18. 18Punch down the dough to release air.
  19. 19Spread sesame seeds on a baking sheet and roll the edges of the dough in the seeds.
  20. 20Spread sesame seeds on a baking sheet and roll the edges of the dough in the seeds.
  21. 21Spread sesame seeds on a baking sheet and roll the edges of the dough in the seeds.
  22. 22Pour olive oil into a cast iron pan, then place the dough in the pan and let it rest for another hour and a half for the final rise.
  23. 23Pour olive oil into a cast iron pan, then place the dough in the pan and let it rest for another hour and a half for the final rise.
  24. 24Pour olive oil into a cast iron pan, then place the dough in the pan and let it rest for another hour and a half for the final rise.
  25. 25Prepare the vodka sauce by sautéing shallots and garlic in olive oil.
  26. 26Prepare the vodka sauce by sautéing shallots and garlic in olive oil.
  27. 27Prepare the vodka sauce by sautéing shallots and garlic in olive oil.
  28. 28Add tomato paste, vodka, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and heavy cream to the pan and cook until combined.
  29. 29Add tomato paste, vodka, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and heavy cream to the pan and cook until combined.
  30. 30Add tomato paste, vodka, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and heavy cream to the pan and cook until combined.
  31. 31Once the dough is proofed, par-bake it in an oven preheated to 500°F.
  32. 32Once the dough is proofed, par-bake it in an oven preheated to 500°F.
  33. 33Once the dough is proofed, par-bake it in an oven preheated to 500°F.
  34. 34Grate low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese.
  35. 35Grate low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese.
  36. 36Grate low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese.
  37. 37Remove the par-baked crust from the oven.
  38. 38Remove the par-baked crust from the oven.
  39. 39Remove the par-baked crust from the oven.
  40. 40Spread a layer of vodka sauce on the par-baked crust.
  41. 41Spread a layer of vodka sauce on the par-baked crust.
  42. 42Spread a layer of vodka sauce on the par-baked crust.
  43. 43Add grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring the edges are well-covered with cheese.
  44. 44Add grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring the edges are well-covered with cheese.
  45. 45Add grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring the edges are well-covered with cheese.
  46. 46Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  47. 47Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  48. 48Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  49. 49Bake the pizza for another 15 minutes.
  50. 50Bake the pizza for another 15 minutes.
  51. 51Bake the pizza for another 15 minutes.
  52. 52Finish the pizza under the broiler to get a well-done look on the crust and toppings.
  53. 53Finish the pizza under the broiler to get a well-done look on the crust and toppings.
  54. 54Finish the pizza under the broiler to get a well-done look on the crust and toppings.
  55. 55Remove the pizza from the cast iron pan and place it on a wire rack to cool slightly.
  56. 56Remove the pizza from the cast iron pan and place it on a wire rack to cool slightly.
  57. 57Remove the pizza from the cast iron pan and place it on a wire rack to cool slightly.
  58. 58Add more vodka sauce, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, and grated parmesan cheese on top of the cooked pizza.
  59. 59Add more vodka sauce, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, and grated parmesan cheese on top of the cooked pizza.
  60. 60Add more vodka sauce, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, and grated parmesan cheese on top of the cooked pizza.
  61. 61Slice the pizza and serve.
  62. 62Slice the pizza and serve.
  63. 63Slice the pizza and serve.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Bread Flour
  • 300 g Bread Flour
  • 300 g Bread Flour
  • 210 g Warm Water (100 F)
  • 210 g Warm Water (100 F)
  • 210 g Warm Water (100 F)
  • 6 g Salt
  • 6 g Salt
  • 6 g Salt
  • 6 g Sugar
  • 6 g Sugar
  • 6 g Sugar
  • 6 g Instant Yeast
  • 6 g Instant Yeast
  • 6 g Instant Yeast
  • 10 g Olive oil
  • 10 g Olive oil
  • 10 g Olive oil
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 tube tomato paste
  • 0.5 tube tomato paste
  • 0.5 tube tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup Vodka
  • 0.5 cup Vodka
  • 0.5 cup Vodka
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella
  • Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella
  • Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella
  • pepperoni
  • pepperoni
  • pepperoni
  • fresh basil
  • fresh basil
  • fresh basil
  • ricotta
  • ricotta
  • ricotta
  • parmesan
  • parmesan
  • parmesan
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sesame seeds

Equipment

large mixing bowldough scraperplastic wrapkitchen towelbaking sheetcast iron pansaucepanwooden spoonknifegraterwire rack

Tips

  • The stretch and folds take about 1 minute each, making it easy to do while working from home.
  • The crispy edges are what make this style of pizza so good.
  • This is one of the easiest styles of pizza to make at home.
  • For best results, grate your own cheese (low-moisture part-skim mozzarella is recommended).
  • For extra sauce, add sauce to both the bottom and top of the pizza.
  • Finish under the broiler for a well-done look.
  • The fully detailed recipe is available on the creator's website (link in bio).
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