What is the most practical pan for a deep-dish pizza
So over the weekend I wanted to make a deep-dish pizza and ended up with a thick crust as the pan I have is only about half as deep as I would need and two inches wider than the recipe called for. For deep-dish should I bother with spending forty dollars on a black steel 2-inch high 12" pan (that would only be used for pizza basically), or would I be better served to pay half as much for a two-inch high cast iron Lodge skillet (which would be much more versatile)?
I really like the crust you get from a heavy aluminum baking pan (thick-crust must be some kind of nostalgia thing), and already have a large stone (so good to go on thin crust), so I am looking to round out my options. Is there an alternate material or pan combination that works as well as cast-iron but might be lighter or even less expensive?
Am I traveling the total wrong route to a great deep-dish, or do I just need some fine adjustment?
Best Answer
A 2" or 3" deep round cake pan (i.e., fairly thin aluminum, but nowhere near as thin as the disposable things) actually works pretty well. These cost under $10 each. For example, Walmart sells one for $9
That's a 9" wide pan, but 12" cake pans are available too—and only a little more expensive. Maybe expect to pay $15 for one.
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What type of pan is used for deep dish pizza?
You will need two deep dish 9\xd72 inch round cake pans if you are making both pizzas at the same time. You can also use 9 inch springform pans.What is the best pan to cook a pizza on in the oven?
1. Wilton Premium Non-Stick Bakeware. Round pizza pan for baking homemade pizza. It's made of steel; non-stick for easy release and quick cleanup.Is a pizza pan with holes better?
Pizza pans with holes allow more air and distribute heat evenly to aid the cooking process, and at the same time, keep the excess moisture away from your perfect pizza. Consequently, the pizza is well-cooked, less sugary, and low on calories.How deep is a deep dish pizza pan?
Our pans come in 1.5\u201d and 2.25\u201d depths, and both come in a variety of diameters as well.The Secret Behind The World's Best Deep Dish Pizza
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