Ingredients
2 cups (about 240 grams) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
3/4 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 teaspoon Calabrian chili pepper paste
1 1/4 cups low-moisture mozzarella (grated)
1/2 cup pepperoni
1/4 cup aged Parmesan (freshly grated)
1 1/2 teaspoons pizza seasoning (made by combining: 4 tablespoons dried oregano flakes, 2 1/2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons granulated garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper, 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds)
Dough Base for creating a crispy, chewy crust
Spicy Toppings for adding heat and flavor
Instructions
1-First: combine the flour, salt, yeast, water, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl to form a dough ball, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
2-Next, stretch and fold the dough four times, with 5-minute breaks in between, before coating it with the remaining olive oil, covering it, and refrigerating for at least 12 hours. This step develops the dough’s texture, making it just right for a crispy crust.
3-Three hours before serving, oil a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and press the dough into it, letting it rest and rise for 2 hours.
4-Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with racks at the top and bottom.
5-Evenly spread 1 cup of mozzarella on the dough, then add the sauce mixed with chili paste and pizza seasoning, followed by the rest of the mozzarella.
6-Bake on the bottom rack for 18 minutes to get that perfect base.
7-Add pepperoni and Parmesan, then shift to the top rack for 3 to 5 more minutes.
8-Remove from the pan, let it cool slightly, and slice for serving.
Last Step:
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🍞 Use instant yeast for faster dough development or bloom active dry yeast in water beforehand.
🍳 Well-season your pan to ensure crispy edges on the crust.
🔥 Microwave pepperoni briefly before adding to reduce greasiness.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Resting and refrigeration time: 15 hours 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian option with pepperoni substitution
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 259 calories
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 588 milligrams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams