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Deep Dish Cast Iron Pizza
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Instructions
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Remove pizza dough several hours before baking pizzas to bring the dough to room temperature. This step makes it easier to stretch the dough.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Sprinkle work surface lightly with flour, divide the dough in half and using your hands or a rolling pin, roll out the dough into an even circle. Leave the dough for a few minutes to rest and then roll out one more time to be 1 inch larger than the cast iron pans.
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Grease the cast iron pans with butter or oil and place the dough in the pans to just come up the sides. You can press it down with your fingers to keep its shape.
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Top with half of the marinara sauce, sprinkle with cheese and desired toppings.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
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Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the pizza into slices. You can also slide the pizza onto a cutting board and then cut into wedges.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Preheat and Butter Your Cast Iron 🧈Preheat your cast iron skillet in a 475°F oven for 10 minutes, then coat generously with butter or olive oil to create that signature crispy, golden crust that Chicago deep dish is famous for.
- Layer Cheese Before Toppings 🧀Spread a generous layer of mozzarella directly on the dough first, then add your toppings on top—this prevents a soggy crust and ensures the cheese melts perfectly into the dough.
- Pat Vegetables Dry 🍄Thoroughly dry all vegetables like mushrooms, peppers, and onions with paper towels before adding them to prevent excess moisture that would make your pizza soggy.
- Don't Overwork Your Dough 🍞Gently press your pizza dough into the cast iron without stretching or kneading excessively—you want air pockets preserved to maintain that perfect fluffy, doughy interior texture.
- Rotate for Even Cooking 🔄Rotate your cast iron pizza 180 degrees halfway through baking to ensure even browning on all sides, especially important for cast iron's uneven heat distribution.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
Recipe Facts
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Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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