Crispy Pourable Pizza

Experience a delightful twist on traditional pizza with our Crispy Pourable Pizza, perfect for a quick and delicious meal. This recipe starts with a unique batter made from all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and a blend of garlic powder, dried oregano, and basil for a flavorful base. Whisked together with milk and egg, the batter is poured into a greased cast iron skillet or baking dish, creating a crispy yet tender crust. Topped with rich pizza sauce, a generous layer of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese, and your favorite toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, and red onion, this pizza is baked to golden perfection in just 20-25 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Serve hot and enjoy this innovative and easy pizza that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients:

• Batter:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
• Toppings:
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or other preferred meats
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
  • Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Batter:
   1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a round baking dish.
   2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil.
   3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until well combined.
   4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. The batter should be pourable.
2. Assemble the Pizza:
   1. Pour the batter into the prepared skillet or baking dish, spreading it out evenly to cover the bottom.
   2. Spoon the pizza sauce over the batter, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border around the edges.
   3. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
   4. Add your desired toppings, such as pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, and red onion.
3. Bake:
   1. Place the skillet or baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
4. Serve:
   1. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
   2. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes, if desired.
   3. Slice and serve hot.

Enjoy your Crispy Pourable Pizza, a quick and easy twist on traditional pizza that’s perfect for a fast and delicious meal!