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This Monday, February 9, is National Pizza Day.
Let’s look at the reality: It is a Monday. It is the day after the Super Bowl.
You are tired. You are probably still recovering from yesterday's wings. The last thing you want to do is cook.
Your first instinct will be to pick up the phone and order delivery.
Don't do it.
On National Pizza Day, delivery times skyrocket. You will be waiting 90 minutes for a lukewarm box of cardboard.
Instead, we are going to teach you the secret to the best pizza you will ever eat. It requires zero tossing, zero pizza stones, and zero skills.
You just need the heavy metal hero of your kitchen: The Cast Iron Skillet.
The Method: The "Fried Crust" Technique
If you love that thick, crispy, buttery crust from places like Pizza Hut (back in the 90s) or Detroit-style joints, this is how you get it.
The cast iron acts as a fryer for the dough.
The Gear:
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Why: It holds heat better than anything else. It guarantees a bottom crust that shatters when you bite it, never soggy.
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The 20-Minute Recipe:
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The Dough: Buy a bag of Store-Bought Fresh Dough (Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods). Let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes to warm up (this makes it stretchy).
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The Oil: Pour 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil into the cold skillet. Make sure the bottom and sides are coated.
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The Press: Plop the dough in. Press it out with your fingers until it hits the edges. (If it snaps back, wait 5 minutes and try again).
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The Top: Sauce all the way to the edge (we want caramelized crispy cheese edges). Add mozzarella. Add pepperoni.
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The Heat: Bake at 500°F (or as hot as your oven goes) on the bottom rack for 12-15 minutes.
The Upgrade: Hot Honey
If you want to feel like you are at a hipster Brooklyn pizzeria, you need one final touch.
When the pizza comes out of the oven, bubbling and hissing, drizzle it with Hot Honey.
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The Pick: Mike’s Hot Honey.
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Why: The chilies-infused honey cuts through the salty grease of the cheese and pepperoni. It is a flavor combination that changes lives.
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The "Super Bowl Leftover" Pizza
Did you overbuy for the big game yesterday? Put it on the pizza.
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Leftover dip + shredded chicken + blue cheese drizzle.
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Veggie Tray Pizza: Roast those leftover peppers and onions and throw them on top.
Save Your Monday
The Super Bowl is over. The work week is back.
But for 20 minutes tonight, you can eat like a king.
No delivery fees. No tipping. Just crispy, cheesy perfection.
Happy Pizza Day!
Show Us Your Slice!
Are you a "Thin Crust" fan or a "Deep Dish" devotee?
Show us your cast iron creations! Tag us in your stories on TikTok and Instagram at @OnManyOccasions.
We’ll be resharing the cheesiest pulls all night long!
Don't Miss the Next Big Day
We are cruising through February!
Valentine's Day is this Saturday (Feb 14). Do you have a plan?
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