Valentine's Day Dinner Date: Skillet Pizza for Two

Delicious cheesy pizza just for two is so much better than takeout, and it's doable on a weeknight!

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Since Valentine's Day falls on a Friday this year why not stay in and have a quiet date night?  That's what we are planning to do and I have the perfect dinner in mind:  Pizza! 


We've eaten a lot of Friday night pizzas so it's only fitting that we make Skillet Pizza for Two at home together.  This pizza is really easy and super quick which is perfect for a weeknight.

Make this two ways:  

• No-yeast dough (recipe below) 
• Store bought pizza dough

Did I mention the secret ingredient in the no-yeast dough is beer? Yes, beer creates a wonderful pizza dough.  So choose your dough, then choose your toppings.

Simple classic pizza toppings such as 4 cheese, that's what we used here, allows the crust to really shine.  So why not cozy up this holiday with your loved one and share a homemade pizza, just for two!

Enjoy!

 Skillet Pizza for Two

 Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup beer

1 Tablespoon olive oil + more for the skillet

1/2 - 1 cup pizza sauce

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fontina cheese
1 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in food processor.  With processor running, slowly add beer and and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.  Process until the dough pulls away from sides and forms a shaggy ball, about 1 minute.

Using floured hands, form dough into a tight ball and cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rest for 10 minutes.

On a lightly floured surface, divide dough in half. Roll one half into a 10 inch round.  The other half may be placed in the freezer for another use.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat, Transfer dough to the skillet and cook, poking holes with a fork on any bubbles that form, until bottom is a deep golden brown and crisp, 3 – 4 minutes.  Flip dough and add the pizza sauce and the cheese mixture. 

Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes until crust is browned and cheese is golden.  

Remove pizza from the oven and the skillet and place on a cutting board.  Slice into wedges and serve.