Description
Crazy Crust Pizza offers a fun and unique twist on traditional pizza by using an easy batter-based crust topped with classic pepperoni, pizza sauce, and melted mozzarella. This recipe is quick to prepare and bakes into a golden, crispy base perfect for a cozy homemade pizza night.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅔ cup (163g) whole milk, room temperature
Topping
- 1 cup (5 ounces) pepperoni slices, about 75 slices
- 1 cup (257g) pizza sauce
- 2 cups (113g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Adjust the oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly spray a rimmed 10×15-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the eggs and whole milk at room temperature, then stir until the batter is evenly combined.
- Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, ensuring it evenly covers the entire bottom of the pan for a consistent crust thickness.
- Add Pepperoni and Bake: Evenly spread the pepperoni slices on top of the batter. Bake the crust with pepperoni for 20 minutes to cook the base and crisp the pepperoni slightly.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Remove the pan from the oven and spread the pizza sauce over the baked crust and pepperoni layer. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
- Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is hot, melted, and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice the pizza and serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- Using room temperature eggs and milk helps achieve a smooth batter consistency.
- Make sure the oven rack is positioned low to ensure the crust cooks thoroughly and crisps up nicely.
- Feel free to substitute pepperoni with other toppings of your choice.
- For a crispier crust, you can bake a few extra minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Parsley garnish is optional but adds a fresh herbal note and color contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
