Description
If you love thick, cheesy, and sauce-packed pizza, this Deep Dish Pizza Recipe is the perfect choice!
Ingredients
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For the Pizza Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (440g)
- ½ cup cornmeal (60g)
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (300ml)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (60g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Pizza Layers:
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (340g)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and instant yeast.
- Add warm water, melted butter, and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead for about 7-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Make the Tomato Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, then stir in oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the dough into a large circle, about 2 inches bigger than your pan.
- Press the dough into the greased deep-dish pan, making sure it goes up the sides.
- Layer the bottom with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add any toppings (pepperoni, sausage, or veggies).
- Pour the tomato sauce over the toppings, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
Step 4: Bake the Pizza
- Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use Cornmeal in the Dough: It gives the crust that authentic Chicago-style texture.
- Prebake the Dough (Optional): If you like an extra crispy base, prebake it for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Avoid Soggy Crust: Make sure the sauce is thick, so it doesn’t soak into the dough.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
Keywords: Deep Dish Pizza Recipe