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Spicy Pepperoni Pan Pizza

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword pizza
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 1 10-inch pizza
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

Pizza dough

  • ¾ cup warm water (187 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast (6 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (296 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling (20 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Remaining ingredients

  • 5 ounces shredded sharp cheddar
  • 3 ounces shredded mozzarella
  • ¾ cup pizza sauce
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • 2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Brush 10-inch cast iron pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, coating the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Make pizza dough. Combine warm water, yeast, sugar, flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until dough comes together. Transfer to a clean working counter and knead for 4 minutes. Alternatively, knead the dough in the stand mixer for 4 minutes. Cover dough and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared cast iron pan and gently spread to fill the pan. Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine cheddar and mozzarella in a large bowl. Remove dough from the oven and sprinkle ⅔ of the cheese mixture on top, making sure to spread the cheese to the edge of the dough.
  • Spoon pizza sauce on top of the cheese and sprinkle Italian seasoning and red chili flakes. Add remaining cheese and lay pepperoni on top. Place cast iron pan on a baking sheet and bake on the lowest rack in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the pizza crust to loosen the edges. Top pizza with pepperoncini and drizzle hot honey on top. Slice and serve.

Notes

If you don't have a cast iron pan, can use an oven-safe pan or 9x9 inch baking dish. You can also use a 12-inch skillet but the crust will be thinner. If using a 12-inch pan, adjust the cooking time accordingly.