Thick-Crust Lovers Pizza
This delicious Homemade Pan Pizza is perfect for thick-crust lovers. You can choose your preferred toppings. We love it because:
- a simple recipe, that doesn't require shaping
- the dough is soft and made in a pan
- choose your favorite topping, we adore tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni
- great for weeknights and weekends
- store in the freezer if you have any leftovers
- kids and adults adore it
Storing and Freezing
Homemade Pan Pizza is best served warm and fresh. However, you can easily store them in two ways.
You can store the cooked Homemade Pan Pizza in an airtight container or paper bag at room temperature for up to two days. Before serving, optionally reheat in the pan on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Feel free to freeze the Homemade Pan Pizza. When it cools, place it in the freezer bag and put it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Before serving, reheat on the stovetop, in the oven, or the microwave.
How to make Homemade Pan Pizza at home (video)
Check this short video to learn how to make Homemade Pan Pizza at at home.
Next, try these recipes
- Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
- Pizza Pockets
- French Bread Pizza
- Fall pepperoni pizza with onion and sage
- Pizza with Figs, Prosciutto, and Feta Cheese
- Pinsa with Prosciutto, Tomato and Burrata
- Stromboli (Ham and Cheese)
Made in collaboration with Digital house d.o.o.
METHOD
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dough and first proofing
In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Stir to combine, then add the lukewarm water and olive oil. You can also use a big bowl and knead by hand. Start kneading on medium speed for 5 - 8 minutes to get an elastic dough. Knead by hand for 10 minutes. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or cling film and leave to proof for one hour at room temperature or, even better, overnight in the fridge.
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second proofing
Grease the Tefal Ingenio Unlimited pan (24 cm / 9.5 inch) or another oven-safe pan with oil and add the proofed dough. Cover with a kitchen towel or clingfilm and leave to proof for 1 1/2 hours at room temperature.
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tomato sauce
Place a sieve over a bowl and add the whole canned tomatoes. Drain the tomatoes through a sieve, discard the liquid, or use it in a different recipe (soup or pasta). Add the drained tomatoes to a bowl. Add the basil, oregano, salt, olive oil, and pepper. Blend into a smooth sauce using an immersion blender. Optionally, use a blender.
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Homemade Pan Pizza
Place a rack in the lowest position in the oven and preheat it to 210 °C / 410 °F. If you have a pizza stone, use it. Lightly drizzle the dough with oil and arrange it all over the pan using your fingers. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese. Add a few slices of pepperoni. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 - 25 minutes at 210 °C / 410 °F. If the bottom of the pizza isn't golden and baked, carefully transfer the pan to a stove and cook for 1 - 2 minutes on medium heat to get that golden crust. Transfer the pizza from the pan to the plate, cut it into slices, and serve.
