Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza

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A delicious deep-dish pizza made in a skillet with homemade dough, pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni. A perfect 'fakeaway' for any night of the week!

A close up picture of a cooked deep skillet pepperoni pizza, sliced and one slice removed and served on a white plate.

I love pizza and so do my boys. So, I always know it will be a winner for dinner when it's on the menu. This is such a simple yet classic flavour combo. I think it's a great meal option when hosting a party or sleepover, especially becuase everyone can make their own!

If you like this Deep-Dish Pepperoni Pizza, you should try my Big Mac Pizza. You'll also find more ideas for pizza toppings on my Homemade Pizza Dough recipe.

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Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza

Ingredient notes:

The ingredients to make a deep skillet pepperoni pizza on a grey bench top

Cheese: I like to use Pizza Blend cheese, but you can use whichever cheese you and your family like.
Pepperoni: I use a mild pepperoni for the boys, but you could go spicier. Or even just use ham.
Flour: High-grade flour does work best for pizza dough. But plain flour will also do the job.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

In a large bowl, pour in the warm water and add the honey, then stir to dissolve. Add yeast and stir again, leave covered with a tea towel for 10 minutes.

Add flour, olive oil and salt then turn the mixer on low with the dough hook attached. Mix for 5 minutes until smooth and a little sticky. (Knead with your hands if you do not have a mixer).

A ball of pizza dough with flour scattered over the top sitting on a grey bench top.

Cover with a clean tea towel and leave to rise in a warm place for at least 30 mins until the mixture has doubled in size.

Turn out onto a floured surface and divide the dough in half. Roll each piece into a ball and leave to rise for another 15 minutes.

A ball of pizza dough sitting on a grey bench top

Two balls of pizza dough with flour scattered over the top on a grey bench top

Preheat the oven to 210°C fan bake. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into circles and place into an oiled skillet or cake tin.

The rolled out dough to make the base of the pizza pressed into a deep skillet frypan.

Two pizza bases with pizza base topping. One pizza is in a cake tin and the other is in a deep skillet frypan.

Spread half of the pizza sauce onto each of the bases, then sprinkle over grated cheese and place the pepperoni on top.

Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is turning golden and the base is cooked through.

One uncooked pizza in a skillet frypan with pizza base and grated cheese on top.

An assembled but uncooked pepperoni pizza in a deep skillet frypan.

Hint: You can add extra favourite toppings like mushrooms, capsicum, ham and BBQ sauce etc.

A cooked and sliced deep skillet pepperoni pizza served on a wooden chopping board.

Recipe FAQs:

Why do you add honey to pizza dough?

Adding honey (or sugar) to pizza dough enhances the flavour while also helping to brown the base during baking.

Can I make pizza dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can refrigerate pizza dough for up to 1-2 days or freeze it for a few weeks. Let it come to room temperature before using.

Storage:

Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Enjoy cold or reheat in the oven or air fryer until piping hot.

Unused pizza dough can also be frozen. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to three months.

Top tips:

If you don't have a skillet pan, just use a deep baking dish. A standard round cake size is fine.

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Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza

Yield: Makes 2 Pizzas

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

A delicious deep-dish pizza made with homemade dough, pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni.

Ingredients

Pizza base:

1½ cups warm water
1½ tsp honey
1½ tsp yeast
4 cups flour
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt

Pizza topping:

5 Tbsp pizza sauce
200g pizza cheese
100g pepperoni slices

Instructions

In a large bowl, pour in the warm water and add the honey, then stir to dissolve. Add yeast and stir again, leave covered with a tea towel for 10 minutes.
Add flour, olive oil and salt then turn the mixer on low with the dough hook attached. Mix for 5 minutes until smooth and a little sticky. (Knead with your hands if you do not have a mixer).
Cover with a clean tea towel and leave to rise in a warm place for at least 30 mins until the mixture has doubled in size.
Turn out onto a floured surface and divide the dough in half. Roll each piece into a ball and leave to rise for another 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 210°C fan bake.
Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into circles and place into an oiled skillet or cake tin.
Spread half of the pizza sauce onto each of the bases, then sprinkle over grated cheese and place the pepperoni on top.
Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is turning golden and the base is cooked through.

Notes

If you don't have a skillet, you can just use a deep baking dish.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 797Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1351mgCarbohydrates: 117gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 24g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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