Foolproof Pan Pizza

A no-knead, easy-to-make pan pizza with a crispy, fried-in-the-pan crust and airy interior, popularized by J. Kenji López-Alt.

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

4

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

725

Calories

28g

Protein

31g

Fat

70g

Carbs

Ingredients

  • 400g bread flour
  • 10g kosher salt
  • 4g instant yeast
  • 275g water
  • 8g extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
  • 12 ounces shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, salt, and yeast.

2

Add water and 8g of olive oil and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy ball forms and no dry flour remains.

3

Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.

4

Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into each of two 10-inch cast iron skillets or cake pans.

5

Divide the dough in half and place one half in each skillet. Turn the dough to coat it in oil.

6

Press the dough out to the edges of the pans using your fingertips. If it resists, let it rest for 15 minutes and try again. Cover and let rise for 2 hours.

7

Preheat your oven to 550°F (290°C) or its highest setting.

8

Spread about 3/4 cup of sauce over each dough, leaving no border (spread it all the way to the edge). Sprinkle with half the cheese on each.

9

Bake until the cheese is bubbling and the bottom crust is charred and crisp when lifted with a spatula, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Originally from seriouseats.com

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