Copycat Pizzeria Uno Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dough
Recreate the iconic taste of Chicago with this Copycat Pizzeria Uno Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dough recipe! Perfectly combining all-purpose flour with a touch of coarse cornmeal, this recipe delivers the signature hearty and buttery crust that deep dish pizza is famous for. Key to its flaky, tender layers is a unique rolling and layering technique using melted butter, setting it apart from standard pizza doughs. With just a few pantry staples, a rise time that’s well worth the wait, and simple steps, you can craft an authentic pizzeria experience at home. Bake up a golden, crisp-edged crust in your deep dish pan or cast-iron skillet, then load it with your favorite cheesy, saucy toppings for a slice of Chicago-style perfection. Whether for a cozy family dinner or to impress your pizza-loving guests, this delicious, homemade dough will transport your taste buds straight to the Windy City!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Coarse cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted, for layering)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and salt.
Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes or in a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, and cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
Brush the melted butter over the surface of the dough. Starting from one of the shorter edges, roll the dough tightly into a log, similar to making cinnamon rolls.
Fold the dough log in half and shape it into a ball. This layering technique will help create the buttery, flaky texture of the crust. Let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes.
Grease a deep dish pizza pan or cast-iron skillet with olive oil. Roll out the dough to fit the size of your pan, ensuring it comes up the sides to create the deep-dish effect.
Proceed with layering your pizza ingredients (cheese, toppings, and sauce) as desired.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the pizza for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, and then slice and serve. Enjoy your homemade deep dish pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.6 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 260 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2389 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.0 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 693 mg | 15% | |
*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.
