Iron Oven Roasted Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A hearty pizza topped with spicy pepperoni and earthy mushrooms cooked in a large cast iron skillet for a crispy crust. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 98 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, instant yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 80 min Cook: 18 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 700 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300g all-purpose flour
180ml warm water
5g instant yeast
6g salt
20ml olive oil
150g tomato sauce
100g sliced pepperoni
100g sliced cremini mushrooms
180g shredded mozzarella
1 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, mix 300g all-purpose flour, 5g instant yeast, and 6g salt. Add 180ml warm water and 20ml olive oil, stirring to form a dough. Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 2: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Lightly oil a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
Step 4: Press the dough evenly into the skillet, forming a 1/4-inch thick base. Spread 150g tomato sauce over the dough.
Step 5: Layer 100g sliced pepperoni and 100g sliced cremini mushrooms evenly on top.
Step 6: Sprinkle 180g shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 tsp dried oregano over the toppings.
Step 7: Bake the skillet pizza in the oven for 15-18 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust edges are golden and crisp.
Step 8: Let pizza cool for 3 minutes before slicing and serving.