HOMEMADE CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA

Prep Time: 4 hrs | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins | Yield: 2 deep dish 9-inch pizzas

This is pizza like you’ve never had before! This Homemade Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza is the best pizza recipe I have tried so far! I promise you that it is worth all the time and effort. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

Pizza Crust x2:

• ½ c unsalted butter, divided (¼ c melted, ¼ c softened to room temperature)
• Olive oil for coating
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp Red Star Platinum yeast
• 1 ¼ c slightly warm water
• 3 ¼ c all-purpose flour spoon & leveled
• 1 ¼ tsp salt
• ½ c yellow cornmeal

Tomato Sauce for Both Pizzas:

• 1 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 small onion, grated
• ¼ tsp granulated sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Toppings for Both Pizzas:

• ½ c grated Parmesan cheese
• A handful of pepperonis per pizza, 4 slices cooked, optional
• Thinly sliced green peppers and/or onions for topping, optional
• Cooked and crumbled sausage for topping, optional
• Sliced mushrooms for topping, optional
• Crumbled bacon, 2 per pizza, optional
• 4 c shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS :

For the Crust:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all the ingredients for the dough beginning with the flour. Beat everything for 7 minutes over medium speed or until well incorporated.
2. Coat the inside of a bowl with oil, then transfer the dough to it. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise for an hour.
3. Add about 3 tbsp of olive oil to a pizza pan.
4. Place the dough into the prepared pan and stretch it out to the sides. Cover it once again and let it rest for 15 more minutes.
5. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 425 degrees F.
6. Stretch the dough and let it rest for 15 more minutes.
7. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until it turns a bit brown.

For the Filling:

1. Drain the tomatoes, then add them to a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients for the filling and stir everything until well blended.
2. Pour the filling into the bottom of the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
3. Add the mozzarella slices, sausage, and tomato mixture into the prepared crust. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and olive oil.
4. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until done.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 197 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 44.6mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 1.4mg