I’m a picky recipe collector. I don’t really come across recipes that I like, but rather aspects of them peak my curiosity. By nature, I deconstruct and reconstruct and experiment. The process isn’t always rewarding, but most times the results are enjoyable.  There is however one recipe I came across — I think I will carry with me for the rest of my life — due to its simplicity.

Heston Blumenthal is world renown for having the second best restaurant in the world, many books, and his hit food network show.

I caught one of the episodes of In Search for Perfection in early 2008, and in it, Heston shared his recipe for authentic pizza.

Watch the video for full details on the technique, revolving around the concept that in order for pizza to taste fantastic, it has to be cooked quickly and at very high temperatures.  He describes how to achieve this at home with a conventional oven, a cast iron pan, and some fresh ingredients.

This recipe is easy to follow (just be careful with the cast iron pan and oven heat), and gives you the opportunity to really get creative with sauces and toppings.  I’ve made dozens of successful pizzas and everyone that has tasted them has loved it. Yes, it does take only 2 minutes.

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