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Crispy Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza Recipe Easy Sausage and Peppers Pizza at Home

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A quick and easy deep dish pizza made in a cast iron skillet featuring savory Italian sausage, sweet roasted peppers, and melty mozzarella cheese for a crispy, flavorful homemade meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300 g)
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water (240 ml, around 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium white or yellow onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces or 225 g)
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes (240 ml), seasoned with dried oregano and basil
  • A handful fresh basil, torn (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). While dough rises, slice bell peppers and onion, mince garlic, and crumble sausage.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned but not fully cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon.
  5. In the same skillet, add peppers, onions, and garlic; cook until soft and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and transfer to the cast iron skillet. Press dough evenly, pushing it up the sides to form a thick crust edge.
  7. Spread crushed tomatoes seasoned with oregano and basil evenly over the dough.
  8. Layer cooked sausage evenly over the sauce, then add sautéed peppers and onions. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden and crust edges are deeply browned and crisp.
  10. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle fresh torn basil on top, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overload the pizza with sauce or cheese to avoid soggy crust. Let pizza rest a few minutes after baking for easier slicing. For extra crispy crust, ensure cast iron skillet is well-seasoned and hot before adding dough. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet or toaster oven to restore crispiness.

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