Pan Pizza

Steps

• Dough: Whisk the flour and yeast together, then stir in the water and oil to form a soft, wet dough. Add the salt and knead until smooth.
  ⏱ Start 6 min timer
• Rise: Cover and let rise in a bowl until doubled.
  ⏱ Start 90 min timer
• Pan: Pour the pan oil into a 10-inch cast iron or heavy steel pan, tilting to coat evenly. Press the dough into the pan, pushing it out to the edges — it will spring back some; let it rest 5-10 minutes and press again if needed.

  Tip: This dough is too wet and slack to shape freehand — pressing it directly into the oiled pan is what supports its shape while it finishes rising.

• Rise: Cover and let rise in the pan until puffy.
  ⏱ Start 30 min timer
• Prep: Heat the oven to 230°C (450°F).
• Bake: Top with sauce and cheese and bake until the top is bubbling and golden and the bottom, checked by lifting an edge with a spatula, is deeply browned and crisp.
  ⏱ Start 20 min timer