Classic Deep Dish Pizza
Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with this Classic Deep Dish Pizza recipe, a Chicago-style favorite that's perfect for any pizza lover. Crafted with a buttery, cornmeal-dusted crust that rises to golden perfection, this deep-dish delight is layered with rich, homemade tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, savory Italian sausage, and pepperoni slices, all finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan. The cast-iron skillet technique ensures an irresistibly crisp and hearty crust, while the slow-simmered tomato sauce delivers bold, aromatic flavors of garlic, oregano, and basil. Ideal for gatherings or indulgent family dinners, this recipe brings restaurant-quality deep dish right to your table. Ready in under two hours, it serves eight slices of pure pizza joy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1.25 cups Lukewarm water
- 4 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 can (28 ounces) Crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Cornmeal
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the olive oil and lukewarm water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the dough has risen, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a deep-dish pizza pan and sprinkle cornmeal on the bottom to prevent sticking.
Carefully lay the dough into the skillet, pressing it up the sides to form a crust.
Layer the mozzarella cheese over the bottom of the crust.
Spread the cooked sausage and pepperoni evenly over the cheese.
Pour the prepared tomato sauce over the toppings, spreading it out with a spoon.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of the sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1273 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 479 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.
