13ouncepizza dough crustuncooked or pizza dough mix
1teaspoonof olive oil
1tablespoonof Italian seasonings
1cloveof garlicminced
1/4cupof pizza sauceapproximately
1/2cupof mozzarella cheese
1/4cupof provel cheeseor substitute for your favorite cheese
Olivesred onion, pepperoni or your favorite toppings
Instructions
Preheat your oven, along with the enameled dutch oven, to 425°F to ensure it's hot when you're ready to cook your pizza.
Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface.
Mix the pizza dough according to the instructions on the package. Roll it out into a rough circle or rectangle shape that's slightly larger than the base of your dutch oven.
Lightly brush the surface of the dough with olive oil.
Sprinkle Italian seasonings onto the oiled dough.
Combine the minced garlic with your choice of pizza sauce, and use a spoon to spread the mixture evenly across the dough.
Sprinkle the cheese over the sauce.
Add your favorite toppings to the pizza. Don't be afraid to get creative, but be mindful not to overload the pizza with too many toppings, as it could affect the final outcome.
Carefully remove the hot dutch oven from the oven using hot pads or oven mitts.
Grab the corners of the parchment paper and gently lower the pizza into the dutch oven. This prevents it from sticking and makes it easier to maneuver in and out.
Using oven mitts, carefully place the hot dutch oven back into the oven and bake the pizza for 20 minutes. This should be enough to cook the dough, melt the cheese, and cook the toppings.
When the pizza is done, carefully remove the dutch oven using oven mitts, and using the parchment paper, gently slide the pizza onto a cutting board.
Let the pizza cool down for a few minutes before slicing it up and serving it. Enjoy!
Notes
Use caution when cooking with a hot dutch oven. Keep it out of reach of children and wear long sleeves and oven mitts.
Do not cover with a lid while baking as the added steam will result in a soggy pizza.
To avoid a mess and ensure your pizza slices are clean, let it cool down for a few minutes before slicing. This will also help the cheese set and prevent it from sliding off when you slice it.
Depending on the size of your dutch oven and the thickness of your dough, the cooking time will vary. Make sure to keep an eye on your pizza so it doesn't burn or become overcooked. You want it to be golden brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.