Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Thick-crust pizza with chunky tomato sauce and loads of cheese

180 minutes
8 servings
13 ingredients
HardUnited States

Chicago deep dish is more like a savory pie than traditional pizza. The buttery crust holds layers of cheese and chunky tomato sauce, creating a hearty meal that defines Chicago comfort food.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 lbs mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Allergens

glutendairy

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let foam 5 minutes

  2. 2

    Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in large bowl

  3. 3

    Add yeast mixture and olive oil, knead until smooth dough forms

  4. 4

    Rise in oiled bowl 1 hour until doubled

  5. 5

    Press dough into greased 14-inch deep dish pan, up the sides

  6. 6

    Layer mozzarella, then sausage in the crust

  7. 7

    Mix tomatoes with garlic and oregano, spread over sausage

  8. 8

    Top with Parmesan and bake at 425°F for 35-40 minutes

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Nutrition (per serving)

580
Calories
28g
Protein
52g
Carbs
28g
Fat

Tags

ChicagoIllinois
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