Description
This skillet pizza recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy homemade pizza with a perfectly golden crust, gooey cheese, and flavorful toppings cooked right on your stovetop in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Form the dough: Add water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and stir until a cohesive dough forms that is slightly sticky but manageable.
- Prepare the skillet base: Grease a skillet lightly with oil or nonstick spray, then press the dough evenly across the bottom to form a flat pizza crust.
- Add sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border at the edges to maintain crust structure.
- Top pizza: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by pepperoni slices and sliced bell peppers for flavor and texture.
- Cook the pizza: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the crust to cook through and the cheese to melt completely.
- Check doneness: Lift the lid to inspect the crust which should be golden brown and check that the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice the pizza directly in the skillet and serve hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Make sure to cover the skillet during cooking to melt the cheese well and cook the toppings thoroughly.
- You can substitute pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, olives, or sausage.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your stovetop heat and skillet thickness to avoid burning the crust.
- This recipe is best served fresh and hot for optimal crust texture and cheese melt.
