Cast-Iron Deep Dish Pizza Dough and Bread Bowls
This versatile dough recipe is perfect for making a crisp, golden deep-dish pizza crust or hearty homemade bread bowls—ideal for thick, comforting soups.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- whisk,
- Measuring cups and spoons
- plastic wrap
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheets
- Cast-iron skillet (for pizza, optional)
- Pastry brush
Ingrediënten
- 1 envelope ¼ ounce, or 7 g active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup 120 ml warm water
- 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
- ½ cup 72 g vital wheat gluten flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 120 ml water
- 3 tablespoons 45 ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup 60 ml melted nondairy butter (for brushing, bread bowls only)
Instructies
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water.
- Let stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vital wheat gluten flour, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, additional water, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil.
- Mix until combined.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, adding more flour if too wet or more water if too dry, until the dough is soft, elastic, and non-sticky.
- Divide the dough in half, shaping each into a ball.
- Brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour.
For Deep-Dish Pizza Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C, or gas mark 8).
- Punch down the dough and knead for 2–3 minutes.
- Roll each portion into a 10-inch (25-cm) crust.
- Place in a cast-iron skillet or on a baking sheet, add toppings, and bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.
For Bread Bowls:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C, or gas mark 6).
- Cut crisscross slits on the top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven, and brush liberally with melted butter.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then carefully cut out a circular top to create a bowl.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
For deep-dish pizza, layer cheese first, then sauce, followed by toppings for an authentic Chicago-style experience. For bread bowls, fill with a thick soup like chowder or chili for a hearty meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair deep-dish pizza with a bold red wine like Zinfandel or Sangiovese. For bread bowls with creamy soups, a buttery Chardonnay complements beautifully.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 75 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 14 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.6 g
