Step 1
Heat oven to 475°F
Step 2
Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven for 10 minutes to preheat it
Step 3
Meanwhile, roll or stretch dough into a 14-inch circle.
Step 4
Carefully remove skillet from oven
Step 5
Drizzle two thirds of the olive oil into skillet, then carefully transfer dough to skillet, pressing dough up edges of pan
Step 6
Spread pizza sauce over dough
Step 7
Sprinkle with cheese
Step 8
Top with pepperoni
Step 9
Brush dough edges with remaining olive oil
Step 10
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown
Step 11
Transfer to cutting board
Step 12
Top with torn basil, crushed red pepper and salt, as desired
Step 13
Cut into slices and serve