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Deep-Dish Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

American · Main course · 65 min total

A Chicago-style deep-dish pizza with a buttery, flaky crust, layers of mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and a chunky tomato sauce baked to perfection.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 6 ounces sliced pepperoni
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 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.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and olive oil; mix until dough forms. Knead on floured surface 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 20 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Press dough into a greased 12-inch cast-iron skillet or deep-dish pan, pushing it up the sides about 1 1/2 inches.
4. Layer mozzarella slices evenly over the bottom of the crust. Top with pepperoni slices in a single layer.
5. In a bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and garlic powder. Spread sauce over pepperoni. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
6. Bake 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.

Tips

• For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
• Let the pizza rest for 10 minutes after baking to set the layers.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator; reheat in a 350°F oven for best texture.

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