Pan Pizza

Pan Pizza

Easy, hassle-free pizza making in your regular home oven that still hits the spot.

2 pizzas

Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

In the world of pizza making, where tradition reigns supreme, this pan pizza recipe sets a different tone and is optimized for the home kitchen. Check out the original video for more on why I’ll never make Neapolitan-style pizza again.

Andong (Arseny Knaifel)

Andong (Arseny Knaifel)

CREATOR

Ingredients

  • Magic Dough

    • bread flour
      300 g
    • durum flour
      30 g
    • salt
      3 g
    • instant yeast
      7 g1 pack
    • water
      , lukewarm
      150 g
    • milk
      , lukewarm
      75 g
    • egg whites
      1
    • butter
      for the pan
  • Umami Pizza Sauce

    • whole peeled tomatoes
      400 g1 14 oz can
    • tomato paste
      100 g
    • salt
      a sprinkle
    • sugar
      a sprinkle
    • garlic powder
      a sprinkle
    • red pepper flakes
      a sprinkle
    • italian seasoning
      a sprinkle
    • olive oil
      a spoonful
    • fish sauce
      two spoonfuls
  • Toppings of Choice

    • low-moisture mozzarella
      , grated
    • parmesan
      , grated
    • provolone
      , grated
    • salami
      , thinly sliced
    • black olives
    • peppers
      , thinly sliced
    • onions
      , thinly sliced

Method

Step 1: Start the dough

Combine dry ingredients (bread flour, semolina, salt and yeast) in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

In a separate bowl, whisk egg white, milk, & water until dissolved. Add to the dry ingredients and with a spatula, mix until fully combined and hydrated.

  • The dough will look shaggy and feel sticky.

Cover and rest in a warm place (or the oven set to a very low 35°C/95°F - should feel like a hot summer day inside) for 20 minutes.

With a wet hands, inside the bowl for around 5 minutes until somewhat smooth. Cover and rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Fold the dough a few times over itself and rest for another 30 minutes in a warm place.

Step 2: Shape the dough

Divide dough in two halves and shape into balls if using two pans. Keep as one mass if baking on one large sheet pan.

Grease two ~30cm round pizza pans or one large rectangular pan (roughly 30x40cm) with cold butter. Sprinkle with just a little bit of extra semolina.

Transfer pizza balls into pans. Wet your hands slightly. Start shaping the pizza by gently pressing down in the center with your fingertips, moving outwards. Then press the thicker center outwards carefully to fill the pizza pan. Keep the edges slightly thicker to form the crust.

  • Keeping your hands damp will prevent the dough from sticking.

Cover with damp kitchen towel and rest 15-20 minutes while you preheat your oven to 250°C/475°F and make your tomato sauce.

Step 3: Make the sauce

Add all ingredients to the cup of an immersion blender or small food processor and blend until smooth, 1-2 minutes.

Store in an airtight container, like a glass jar. It will at least 3-4 days in the fridge.

Step 4: Add the toppings

This pan pizza can handle a bit more topping than its Neapolitan granddaddy or even its New York uncle. I found about 3 tablespoons of our tomato sauce just right. Use the back of a tablespoon to spread the sauce!

Next, add the cheese. Start with a base layer of grated parmesan. For this, I personally love pre-grated parm - it just hits the right note. Then spread a small handful of low-moisture mozzarella over your pizza. Finally, we need a melty and characteristic, but not overpowering cheese. I like smooth, semi-firm young cheeses like gouda or provolone.

Finish with final toppings of choice. Slices of spicy salami, diced green peppers, olives and red onions are my favorite.

Step 5: Bake the pizza

Finally, your pizzas at 220°C / 450°F on the bottom rack for 10-16 minutes, depending on your oven. Rotate the pie about halfway through for more even browning. Enjoy!

LET'S COOK!

FAQ

Also Appears In

Free Spice Guide

Join The Mouthful Newsletter to receive our essential spices list pdf.

Just subscribe to our weekly newsletter where 60,000+ readers get lifestyle protocols, recipe frameworks, Q&A from expert home cooks, and cooking trends explained.

We hate spam too. Unsubscribe anytime.