Enjoy a scrumptious and crispy deep dish pizza baked perfectly in a cast iron pan! Made using homemade pizza dough and the perfect sauce blend, this pizza will be a family favorite on pizza night. Discover the secrets to achieving a golden-brown, crispy crust packed with delicious flavors.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Add warm water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead dough for 5 minutes, then let it rest for 15 minutes.
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Lightly coat a 10 or 12-inch cast iron pan with olive oil.
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Press the prepared pizza dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the cast iron pan.
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In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano, and brush the mixture onto the pizza dough.
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Bake the crust for 12 minutes, until it starts to turn golden brown.
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Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly over it. Top with pepperoni, sliced mozzarella, and shredded parmesan cheese.
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Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil leaves over the pizza.
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Bake the pizza for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
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Allow the pizza to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.