Skillet Neapolitan Margherita Pizza (Printable Version)
Thin, soft crust with crisp exterior, topped with fresh mozzarella and basil - ready in just 13 minutes using a cast-iron skillet.
# Ingredients:
→ Pizza Base
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250 grams pizza dough
→ Toppings
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¼ cup pizza sauce
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¼ cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
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4-5 fresh basil leaves
# Steps:
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Turn the oven broiler to high. Heat a cast-iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
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Transfer pizza dough onto a floured surface. Gently press the dough with your fingers into an 8-inch circle. Sprinkle some flour if needed to prevent sticking.
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Once the skillet is hot, place the flattened dough onto the skillet and stretch it out to fit. Quickly spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then add sliced mozzarella cheese and basil leaves.
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Leave the pizza to cook on the skillet for 5 minutes or until the bottom of the crust starts to brown.
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Transfer the skillet to the preheated broiler and cook for 3 minutes or until the crust is blistered and slightly charred, being careful to monitor the intense heat.
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Remove the skillet and transfer the pizza onto a parchment-lined cutting board. Slice into 4-6 pieces with a knife or pizza cutter and serve.
# Notes:
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Use a cast-iron skillet for easy transfer from stovetop to broiler. Alternately, use a regular skillet and transfer the pizza to a parchment-lined baking sheet to broil.
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Homemade pizza dough enhances flavor and texture. Try using sourdough pizza dough for an airy and chewy crust.
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Prepare all toppings and pizza ingredients in advance for seamless assembly during cooking.