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Deep Dish Chicago Pizza Recipe

American · Main course · 65 min total

A hearty, buttery-crusted pizza loaded with cheese, chunky tomato sauce, and your favorite toppings, baked in a deep dish pan for an iconic Chicago-style experience.

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and olive oil; stir until a dough forms. Turn onto a floured surface and knead 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
2. While dough rises, cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain fat. In a saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Punch down dough and press into a greased 12-inch deep dish pizza pan (or cast iron skillet), pressing dough up the sides about 1 1/2 inches. Let rest 10 minutes.
4. Layer sliced mozzarella evenly over the dough, covering bottom and up the sides. Spread cooked sausage over cheese. Pour tomato sauce over sausage, spreading evenly. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
5. Bake on the lowest oven rack for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions.
• Leftover pizza can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
• Use a deep dish pan at least 2 inches deep for best results.

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