Who doesn’t love pizza? But let’s take it up a notch—think SKILLET DEEP DISH PIZZA.

This was such a hit at my house that I had to share it on my blog!

While pizza dough basics only require flour, warm water, salt, a bit of sugar, and yeast, I like adding lukewarm milk for an extra-soft crust.

You can skip the milk, of course, and use water, but ever since I started adding milk, everyone loves the taste and texture even more.

What kind of milk?

For the best results, I recommend whole (cow’s) milk. It’s my go-to for any dough, but remember, milk is optional if you prefer water.

What kind of flour?

I use all-purpose or bread flour. All-purpose is great for most pizzas, but bread flour adds a nice chew, and “00” flour (often used in Europe) gives a fine texture and excellent stretch. In the U.S., most people have all-purpose, bread, or cake flour. If you come across “00” flour, it’s finely ground and ideal for pizza.

Do you use oil?

Yes! I add about 2 tablespoons of good-quality olive oil to the dough, and I coat it well before letting it rise.

How long to rise:

I raise it for about an hour or two, depending on when I want to make my pizza.

+ For a slow rise, make the dough the night before, cover it, and refrigerate. Or, let it rise at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate.

Just remember to bring it back to room temperature before shaping—it helps the yeast become active again, giving the dough a good rise.

Making pizza in a skillet creates a deep-dish-like texture with the perfect balance of toppings to the crust. I’m a fan of thick crust, and this might be one of my favorite pizzas I’ve made!

Be sure to use an oven-safe skillet. If it’s not nonstick, parchment paper can help prevent sticking. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

RECIPES SIMILAR TO SKILLET DEEP DISH PIZZA:

Oval Pizza Boats

Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza with Pesto

Mini Biscuit Pizzas

Feel free to use whatever you like for toppings! I used marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, Italian salami, and a bit of green bell pepper for a touch of sweetness—that’s just what I had on hand. But my all-time favorite is ham and mushrooms.

It brings back childhood memories, as homemade sheet-pan pizza was a staple for every celebration, from birthdays to New Year’s Eve, and ham and mushroom was always the classic choice for us.

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Oven Safe Skillets:

Lodge 12 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

Meyer 6pc Stackable Set with Universal Lids

Yield: 2 Pizzas

Skillet Deep Dish Pizza

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Additional Waiting Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients

Pizza Dough:

• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 1 cup lukewarm whole milk
• 1 tbsp. active dry yeast (use dry yeast according to packet details)
• 1/2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping for 2 pizzas;

• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
• 2 cups Mozzarella shredded
• 14 pound Italian Salami (calabrese)
• 1/2 Green pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon Basil & Oregano, dried mix from my herb garden.

Instructions

PIZZA DOUGH

1. Add lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Allow yeast to bloom.
2. Add AP flour and salt to a stand mixer with a kneading attachment if you do not have one, use a large mixing bowl.
   Once yeat bloomed, pour it over the flour, then start mixing while pouring 1 cup of warm milk.
3. Let the mixer knead it for approximately 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth in texture but still soft and just a bit sticky.
4. Again you can do this with your hands.
5. Cover and let it rise for one hour. The dough will almost double in size.
6. I use one pound of dough per oven-safe skillet. If yours is a smaller skillet use less, if larger use more. For 11 inch or 12 inch skillet I use about 450g or approx 1 lbs. So you can easily make two skillet pizzas.
   

Skillet Pizza:

1. Oil the skillet, stretch the dough from one end to the other, and add sauce, cheese, and whatever topping you prefer. You can make two skillet pizzas with this dough.
2. Now that we put it together let it stand at room temp for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and bake between 24 and 26 minutes. This depends on your skillet and oven as well. DO CHECK pizza after 22 minutes and see if it needs more or less time.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 522Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 1021mgCarbohydrates: 88gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 17g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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Who can resist the joy of homemade cookies? While classic recipes hold a special place in our hearts, I assure you that these Brown Butter Anna’s Chocolate Chip Cookies take the experience to a whole new level. I can’t wait for you all to give them a try!

I debated how to “title” them but ultimately decided it was best if I just said how it is, these are Anna’s cookies and everyone knows that she makes them.

In our family, my daughter Anna is the reigning baking queen. Although I dabble in some desserts, bread, and various baked goods, she truly shines when it comes to cookies and cakes.

More than once, I’ve coaxed her to share her secret recipe, and I’m thrilled to announce that the moment has finally arrived! Woohoo!

Anna’s cookies are a delightful blend of chewy and sweet, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s simply divine. Pair them with a cold glass of milk, and you have the perfect treat for any occasion.

Now, I’m curious—what are your favorite cookie varieties? 

With countless cookie recipes available online, it seems like everyone claims to have the best. Yet, here I stand as probably the one-millionth blogger to confidently declare that this recipe is nothing short of perfection.

I know a handful of people, my friends, that actually have this recipe and love it. I am witnessing myself how incredibly delicious they are so here we go… Get ready to indulge in a cookie experience like no other!

Recipes you might like:

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let me know when you make these delightful Anna’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. Please, tag me on social media so I can see your creation.

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Cookie Sheets for Baking Nonstick Set – 3-Piece

Yield: 24 to 32 Cookies

Anna's Chocolate Chip Cookies

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COOKIES are such an amazing treat and we have been enjoying these for many years.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Baking Time 18 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 28 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 sticks unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
• 
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 
2 teaspoons vanilla
• 
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• Flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)

Instructions

Brown Butter:

1. 
   In a skillet set over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Swirling the pan occasionally, continue to cook the butter. You must constantly stir or swirl. It should become foamy with a popping sound. This way we are removing dairy from our butter.
2. Continue to swirl the pan or stir until the butter develops a very nutty aroma and brown bits start to form at the bottom.
3. Once the bits are amber in color, remove them from heat and add two ice cubes.
   

Making Dough:

1. 
   With an electric mixer, mix the brown butter and sugars until well combined, about 1 minute.
2. Beat in the eggs, and vanilla, until combined. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, instant espresso powder (optional) and sea salt in a separate large bowl.
3. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat on low speed just until combined.
4. Add chocolate chips and mix on low speed until incorporated into the dough.
   

Resting:

1. 
   Now, you could make a cookie log, wrap it, and then slice cookies for baking, or use an ice cream scoop to make cookie dough balls and place it on the sheet then chill your dough for 24 hours in the fridge (After they chill you can place them in ziplock bag and freeze).
2. Trust me on this one. The dough needs to chill to be perfect, and 24 hours is perfect time for these cookies to be amazing.


Baking:

1. 
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cookies on the pan, about 8 at a time (9x12 baking sheet), creating a bit of room for them to rise. I like adding a few extra chocolate chips on the top, but it isn't necessary.
2. If they are larger I will bake them for 20 minutes, if they are regular-size cookies, 17 to 18 minutes at 350F or until the edges begin to turn golden brown. They will look underdone in the middle but while they are cooling they will continue to cook.
   
   

Notes

If you are making smaller cookies you can most definitely end up with more than 32 cookies.

You can bake them right after they chill, about an hour or so, they would taste great, or after 12 hours, but if you are patient, please give them a try after 24 hours in the fridge. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 197Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 141mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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