Spicy Vodka Cast Iron Pan Pizza

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix the wet and dry ingredients for the dough.
  2. 2Knead the dough.
  3. 3Rest the dough for 30 minutes for the first rise.
  4. 4Perform three rounds of stretch-and-folds with a 30-minute rest in between each.
  5. 5After the last stretch-and-fold, let the dough rest for an hour and a half for the long rise.
  6. 6Sprinkle sesame seeds on a baking sheet.
  7. 7Roll the edges of the dough in the sesame seeds to create a sesame crust.
  8. 8Drizzle olive oil into a cast iron pan.
  9. 9Place the dough into the cast iron pan.
  10. 10Let the dough rest for another hour and a half for the final rise.
  11. 11While the dough rests, prepare the vodka sauce by sautéing shallots in olive oil.
  12. 12Add garlic to the shallots and cook.
  13. 13Stir in tomato paste.
  14. 14Add vodka and flambé to burn off the alcohol.
  15. 15Add crushed tomatoes and oregano, then simmer.
  16. 16Stir in heavy cream and salt.
  17. 17Once the dough is proofed, dimple it with your fingers.
  18. 18Partially bake the dough at 500°F (260°C).
  19. 19Grate low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese.
  20. 20Spread a layer of vodka sauce on the par-baked crust.
  21. 21Top with grated mozzarella cheese.
  22. 22Add more vodka sauce on top of the cheese.
  23. 23Load up the edges with more cheese to create crispy edges.
  24. 24Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the pizza.
  25. 25Bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  26. 26Finish under the broiler to get a well-done look for the pepperoni and crust.
  27. 27Remove the pizza from the cast iron pan.
  28. 28Add dollops of ricotta cheese.
  29. 29Sprinkle with grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  30. 30Garnish with fresh basil.
  31. 31Slice and serve.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

bowlcast iron panpizza cuttergraterovensaucepanwooden spoon

Tips

  • The stretch and folds take about one minute to do, making this a great recipe if you're 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.

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