https://guylyons.dev/tags/pizza/Recent content in Pizza on Guy LyonsHugoen-usTue, 24 Feb 2026 12:33:30 -0500https://guylyons.dev/recipes/simple-crispy-pan-pizza/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://guylyons.dev/recipes/simple-crispy-pan-pizza/<h2 id="servings-and-time">Servings and Time</h2> <ul> <li>Makes 8 slices (serves 4)</li> <li>Total time: about 2 to 3 hours, mostly hands-off</li> </ul> <h2 id="crust">Crust</h2> <ul> <li>2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour</li> <li>1 teaspoon instant yeast</li> <li>1 teaspoon kosher salt (use less if using a saltier brand)</li> <li>1 cup lukewarm water (100 to 115 F)</li> <li>Olive oil</li> </ul> <h2 id="toppings">Toppings</h2> <ul> <li>3/4 cup tomato sauce</li> <li>6 oz mozzarella, coarsely grated or torn (about 1 1/3 cups grated)</li> <li>1/4 cup grated pecorino romano or Parmesan</li> <li>Salt, pepper flakes, and dried oregano (to taste)</li> <li>Handful fresh basil</li> </ul> <h2 id="instructions">Instructions</h2> <ol> <li>In a large bowl, whisk flour, yeast, and salt.</li> <li>Add water and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir until no dry flour pockets remain.</li> <li>Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled and jiggly, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.</li> <li>Heat oven to 450 F (230 C).</li> <li>Coat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet with 3 tablespoons olive oil.</li> <li>Scrape dough into skillet and flip once so both sides are oiled.</li> <li>Oil your fingertips and dimple dough toward the edges. Loosely cover and rest 30 minutes.</li> <li>Spread sauce all the way to the edges.</li> <li>Add mozzarella, then pecorino or Parmesan.</li> <li>Season with salt, pepper flakes, and oregano. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top.</li> <li>Bake 30 minutes, until edges are deeply golden and top is toasted.</li> <li>Finish with fresh basil.</li> <li>Loosen from pan and transfer to a cutting board before slicing if you want to protect your pan.</li> </ol> <h2 id="notes">Notes</h2> <ul> <li>A 9x13-inch pan also works with similar timing.</li> <li>Be generous with toppings; this dough holds them well.</li> <li>Leftovers reheat well at 350 to 375 F for 5 to 10 minutes.</li> </ul> <p>Source: Smitten Kitchen (Simple Crispy Pan Pizza)</p>