How To Make Delicious Stovetop Pan Pizza Without An Oven

Craving a homemade pizza but don't have an oven? No worries! You can still indulge in a mouthwatering pizza by preparing it on the stovetop or in the microwave. Here's an easy and tasty recipe for stovetop pan pizza:

Stovetop Pan Pizza Recipe: Ingredients-For the Pizza Dough

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Pizza Toppings:

• Tomato sauce or pizza sauce
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favourite pizza toppings (e.g., sliced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, pepperoni, etc.)
• Dried oregano and red chilli flakes (optional, for extra flavour)

Instructions: Prepare the Pizza Dough

• In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

In a separate large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour.

Mix everything together to form a soft and smooth dough. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, allowing it to rise.

Divide the Dough and Roll It Out:

• Once the dough has risen, divide it into smaller portions depending on the size of the pizzas you want to make.

Take one portion of the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, making sure it fits the size of your pan.

Prepare the Pan:

• Heat a non-stick pan on low to medium heat and grease it with a little oil or butter.

Cook the Pizza Base:

• Carefully place the rolled-out pizza dough on the heated pan. Cook it on low heat for a few minutes until the bottom side turns golden brown and is cooked.

Add the Toppings:

• Flip the pizza base so that the cooked side is facing up.
• Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce or pizza sauce on the cooked side of the base.
• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
• Add your favourite pizza toppings over the cheese layer.

Cover and Cook:

• Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for a few more minutes until the cheese melts, and the toppings are heated through.

Finish Cooking:

• For a crispier crust, you can cook the pizza for a little longer without the lid, allowing the bottom to become crispy.

Garnish and Serve:

• Once the cheese is melted, and the toppings are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
• Garnish the pizza with dried oregano and red chilli flakes if desired.
• Your homemade stovetop pan pizza is now ready to be sliced and served hot.