Copycat Pizzeria Uno Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: N/A
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 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

12 steps

1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

2. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and salt.

3. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Proceed with layering your pizza ingredients (cheese, toppings, and sauce) as desired.

11. 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.

12. 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

1 serving (116.3g)

Calories		363
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		16.3 g	21%
	Saturated Fat	8.3 g	41%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		33 mg	11%
Sodium		246 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate		47.3 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	2.2 g	8%
	Total Sugars	1.3 g
Protein		6.4 g	13%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		11 mg	1%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		74 mg	2%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1176 cal (40.6%%)

Protein: 203 cal (7.0%%)

Carbs: 1516 cal (52.3%%)