Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
Indulge in the hearty, cheesy decadence of authentic Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza, a culinary masterpiece perfect for pizza lovers seeking bold flavors and an extra-thick crust. This iconic recipe starts with a buttery, golden crust enriched with a hint of cornmeal for that signature texture. It's generously layered with gooey mozzarella cheese, your favorite toppings like pepperoni or veggies, a rich, garlic-infused tomato sauce, and a finishing sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Baked to perfection in a deep-dish pan, this pizza offers a satisfying crunch combined with a melt-in-your-mouth interior. Ideal for gatherings or a comforting homemade feast, this deep dish delivers all the irresistible charm of Chicago's legendary pizza scene right to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1.25 teaspoons salt
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for sauce)
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- optional toppings (pepperoni, sausage, vegetables)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup of cornmeal, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 1.25 teaspoons of salt.
Dissolve 2.25 teaspoons of instant yeast in 1.25 cups of warm water and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until foamy.
Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Add 5 tablespoons of softened butter and knead the dough on a floured surface for about 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the tomato sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, and 0.5 teaspoons of dried basil. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
Grease a 10-inch deep-dish pizza pan and press the dough into the pan, pushing it slightly up the sides.
Layer the bottom of the crust with 3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Add any optional toppings (e.g., pepperoni, sausage, or vegetables) over the mozzarella layer.
Pour the prepared tomato sauce evenly on top of the cheese and toppings.
Sprinkle 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Allow the pizza to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.3 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.1 g | 485% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 456 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 7448 mg | 324% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.1 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.8 g | ||
| Protein | 166.9 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 3116 mg | 240% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 2361 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
