Chicago Style Deep Dish Sausage Pizza Real Deep Dish
Get ready to savor the iconic flavors of the Windy City with this authentic Chicago Style Deep Dish Sausage Pizza! Featuring a buttery, flaky crust enhanced with a hint of cornmeal, this homemade deep-dish delight is layered with seasoned Italian sausage, gooey mozzarella cheese, and a robust tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Baked to golden perfection in a signature deep dish pan, this hearty pizza is crowned with a sprinkling of Parmesan for the ultimate cheesy finish. Whether you’re hosting a pizza night or treating yourself to an indulgent dinner, this recipe brings the true essence of Chicago to your table. Perfect for pizza lovers craving comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt.
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Mix the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients along with the melted butter and olive oil. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough in it, turning it to coat. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside.
Punch down the dough and roll it out to fit a well-oiled 12-inch deep dish pizza pan, ensuring the dough comes up the sides of the pan to form a crust.
Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom of the crust.
Spread the cooked sausage over the mozzarella cheese.
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce evenly over the sausage layer.
Top the pizza with the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Let the pizza cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 108 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 491 mg | 10% | |
*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.
