Cast Iron Pizza Pie Recipes

Steps:

• Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, roll or stretch the dough into a 14-inch circle. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Drizzle two thirds of the olive oil into the skillet, then carefully transfer the dough to the skillet, pressing the dough up the edges. Spread the sauce over the dough, making sure to get all the way to the edges. Shingle the pepperoni over the sauce and top with the mozzarella pearls. Brush the exposed dough with the remaining olive oil. Bake on the bottom rack until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Transfer to a cutting board, top with torn basil, cut into slices and serve.

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; add the onions and cook until softened and slightly browned, about 20 minutes. Stir in the oregano, garlic and red and yellow peppers and cook for another 5 minutes. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in another large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, using the back of a wooden spoon to break up the sausage meat into small bits, until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out each puff pastry sheet to about 13 inches long and 10 inches wide. Place one of the puff pastry pieces on each lined baking sheet; set aside the other two. Whisk the egg in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon water.
• Sprinkle 2 cups of the Monterey Jack cheese over one of the puff pastry sheets on a baking sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges of the pastry. Continue layering with half the caramelized onions and peppers, sausage and pepperoni; finish with half the mozzarella slices. Brush the border of the puff pastry with the egg wash, lay one of the remaining puff pastry pieces over top and use a fork to crimp the edges. Using a sharp paring knife, cut three 1 1/2-inch vents in the top. Put the pie into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes before cooking. Repeat with the other puff pastry pieces and layering ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Brush one of the pies with the egg wash. Bake on the bottom rack until the pastry is nicely browned, about 20 minutes.
• Wrap the second pie in plastic wrap on the baking sheet, then in aluminum foil; freeze. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Unwrap the pie and brush it with egg wash. Bake from frozen on the bottom rack until the pastry is nicely browned, about 30 minutes.

Steps:

• 1. Place the olive oil into a 12 inch cast iron skillet. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Stir in the pepperoni. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Keep in mind that the cheeses are salty. Place the sausage mixture on a paper towel lined paper plate.
• 2. Wipe out the skillet. Preheat the oven 450 degrees. Roll out one ball of pizza dough on floured surface. Place in the bottom of the skillet letting it hang over the sides about an inch. Press down into the sides of the skillet. Add half of the sausage mixture into the bottom of the skillet. Mix the pizza sauce and the basil together.
• 3. Pour half of the sauce on top of sausage mixture then half the Mozzarella cheese. Repeat one more time ending with the Mozzarella cheese.
• 4. Roll out the second ball of dough and lay it over the top of the skillet. Bring the bottom over hung dough and pinch it with the top dough to create a seal. Cut a couple of slits in the top of the dough.
• 5. Brush the entire top dough with the beaten egg. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of the dough. Bake for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.