Crispy Crust Cast Iron Pizza

23 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. 2Pour a generous amount of olive oil into your 15-inch cast iron skillet, tilting it to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
  3. 3Lightly sprinkle Dan-O’s Butter Dust into the oiled pan.
  4. 4Sprinkle 1 tbsp of Dan-O’s Ranch Cheesoning into the oiled pan.
  5. 5Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet until fully cooked, then drain excess fat and set aside.
  6. 6On a floured surface, place the pizza dough and gently stretch it into a circle to match the size of your pan, avoiding tears.
  7. 7Transfer the stretched dough into the skillet, pressing it gently to fit, and pop any air bubbles.
  8. 8Spread your pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
  9. 9Sprinkle Dan-O’s Italian-O over the sauce.
  10. 10Layer diced green bell peppers and red onions over the sauce.
  11. 11Add about three-quarters of the cooked Italian sausage over the vegetables.
  12. 12Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  13. 13Place pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  14. 14Sprinkle the remaining Italian sausage over the pepperoni.
  15. 15Give the pizza a final dusting of Dan-O’s Ranch Cheesoning.
  16. 16Place the skillet on the stovetop over high heat for about 3 minutes to crisp the bottom crust, until the oil starts bubbling around the edges.
  17. 17Transfer the skillet to your preheated 400°F oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  18. 18Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
  19. 19Slice the pizza using a large pizza cutter.
  20. 20Enjoy the crispy crust cast iron pizza.

Ingredients

  • generous amount extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dan-O's Butter Dust
  • 2 tbsp Dan-O's Ranch Cheesoning
  • 1.5 lb fresh pizza dough
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 oz Carbone pasta sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dan-O's Italian-O
  • 0.5 diced green bell pepper
  • 0.5 diced red onion
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 3 oz organic mozzarella
  • 4 large pepperoni slices

Equipment

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Tips

  • The oil is key to a golden, crispy crust.
  • Pop any air bubbles with a toothpick after laying the dough.
  • Listen for the crispy crackle when slicing to ensure perfection.