seriouseats.com · crank index
#1
Foolproof Pan Pizza Recipe
clear recipefirst-hand noteswith video
Direct ingredient list under 50 words, PageYank lab medium friction.
Ingredients: 400g bread flour (14 ounces; about 2 1/2 cups); 10g kosher salt (0.35 ounces; about 2 teaspoons); 4g instant yeast (0.15 ounces; about 1 teaspoon); 275g water (9.5 ounces; about 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons); 8g extra-virgin olive oil (0.25 ounces; about 2 teaspoons).
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After examining heat conduction, frying dozens of eggs, searing steaks, and baking loads of cornbread, we found eight excellent cast iron skillets.
Lodge Cast Iron Pan Skillet Sale
Why this page ranked #1: Promoted to #1 for clear structured ingredients and instructions, metric gram weights, minimal life-story preamble, though penalized for 4 ad networks, intrusive ads and layout shift (PageYank medium friction).
Recall Source: Crank Independent Index (FTS5) → Crank: #1
Video Walkthrough: Yes (walkthrough detected)
Measurements: Grams (metric)
Ad Networks: 4
Words Before Recipe: 0
Friction: PageYank medium
Scoring Formula · Σ (wi × xi)
Final Score: +2.608
| Feature / Term | (w × x) | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Query Relevance | + (1.50 × 0.67) | +1.011 |
| Content Originality | + (0.60 × 0.85) | +0.510 |
| First-Hand Experience | + (0.50 × 0.85) | +0.425 |
| PageYank Friction | - (1.10 × 0.49) | -0.538 |
| Structured Recipe Ingredients | + (1.20 × 1.00) | +1.200 |
altonbrown.com · crank index
#2
How To Care For Cast Iron
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https://altonbrown.com/how-to-care-for-cast-iron/
Why this page ranked #2: Promoted to #2 for original culinary technique, though penalized for 1200 words of preamble before the recipe.
Recall Source: Crank Independent Index (FTS5) → Crank: #2
Video Walkthrough: None
Measurements: Volumetric only
Ad Networks: 0
Words Before Recipe: 1200
Friction: No offline lab yank (sketch used)
Scoring Formula · Σ (wi × xi)
Final Score: -9.594
| Feature / Term | (w × x) | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Query Relevance | + (1.50 × 0.52) | +0.786 |
| Content Originality | + (0.60 × 0.70) | +0.420 |
| Filler Preamble | - (0.80 × 1.00) | -0.800 |
| Relevance Floor Penalty (Relevance 0.52 < floor 0.35 or zero recipe shape) | - (1.00 × -10.00) | -10.000 |
gimmesomeoven.com · crank index
#3
Kitchen Remodel Kohler Cast Iron Sink Kohler Sensate Faucet
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https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/kitchen-remodel-kohler-cast-iron-sink-kohler-sensate-faucet/
Why this page ranked #3: Promoted to #3 for original culinary technique, though penalized for 1200 words of preamble before the recipe.
Recall Source: Crank Independent Index (FTS5) → Crank: #3
Video Walkthrough: None
Measurements: Volumetric only
Ad Networks: 0
Words Before Recipe: 1200
Friction: No offline lab yank (sketch used)
Scoring Formula · Σ (wi × xi)
Final Score: -9.594
| Feature / Term | (w × x) | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Query Relevance | + (1.50 × 0.52) | +0.786 |
| Content Originality | + (0.60 × 0.70) | +0.420 |
| Filler Preamble | - (0.80 × 1.00) | -0.800 |
| Relevance Floor Penalty (Relevance 0.52 < floor 0.35 or zero recipe shape) | - (1.00 × -10.00) | -10.000 |
smittenkitchen.com · crank index
#4
2026/01/Simple Crispy Pan Pizza
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PageYank lab low friction.
https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/01/simple-crispy-pan-pizza/
Why this page ranked #4: Promoted to #4 for original culinary technique, though penalized for 1200 words of preamble before the recipe.
Recall Source: Crank Independent Index (FTS5) → Crank: #4
Video Walkthrough: None
Measurements: Volumetric only
Ad Networks: 0
Words Before Recipe: 1200
Friction: PageYank low
Scoring Formula · Σ (wi × xi)
Final Score: -9.763
| Feature / Term | (w × x) | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Query Relevance | + (1.50 × 0.52) | +0.786 |
| Content Originality | + (0.60 × 0.70) | +0.420 |
| PageYank Friction | - (1.10 × 0.15) | -0.169 |
| Filler Preamble | - (0.80 × 1.00) | -0.800 |
| Relevance Floor Penalty (Relevance 0.52 < floor 0.35 or zero recipe shape) | - (1.00 × -10.00) | -10.000 |
seriouseats.com · crank index
#7
Lodge Cast Iron Pan Skillet Sale
PageYank lab medium friction.
This small Lodge cast iron skillet is on sale for a limited time—our editors have long recommended Lodge pans for their durability and value.
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Why this page ranked #7: Promoted to #7 for first-hand kitchen testing notes, original culinary technique, though penalized for 1200 words of preamble before the recipe, 4 ad networks.
Recall Source: Crank Independent Index (FTS5) → Crank: #7
Video Walkthrough: None
Measurements: Volumetric only
Ad Networks: 4
Words Before Recipe: 1200
Friction: PageYank medium
Scoring Formula · Σ (wi × xi)
Final Score: -11.713
| Feature / Term | (w × x) | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Query Relevance | + (1.50 × 0.67) | +1.011 |
| Content Originality | + (0.60 × 0.85) | +0.510 |
| First-Hand Experience | + (0.50 × 0.30) | +0.150 |
| PageYank Friction | - (1.10 × 0.33) | -0.364 |
| Affiliate Density | - (0.70 × 0.60) | -0.420 |
| Filler Preamble | - (0.80 × 1.00) | -0.800 |
| Relevance Floor Penalty (Relevance 0.67 < floor 0.35 or zero recipe shape) | - (1.00 × -10.00) | -10.000 |
| Domain Diversity Damping (Subsequent result (#4) from seriouseats.com) | - (1.00 × 1.80) | -1.800 |
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