Dairy-Free Classic Deep Dish Pizza
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Dairy-Free Classic Deep Dish Pizza, offering all the decadent flavors of traditional Chicago-style pizza without any dairy. This recipe features a golden, buttery crust infused with olive oil and sprinkled with cornmeal for a signature crispy texture. A robust homemade tomato sauce is seasoned with garlic powder, oregano, basil, and onion powder, complemented by hearty toppings like savory Italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, and black olives. Nutritional yeast adds a rich, cheesy flavor, making this dairy-free delight perfect for plant-based or lactose-intolerant food lovers. Garnished with fresh basil and baked to perfection, this deep dish masterpiece is a crowd-pleaser for pizza nights or special gatherings. Ready in under two hours and serving up to eight slices, your next pizza craving just got healthier and tastier!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives
- 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir 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 a damp cloth, 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).
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large circle, approximately 14 inches in diameter.
Sprinkle the cornmeal evenly over the bottom and sides of a 12-inch deep dish pizza pan.
Carefully transfer the dough to the pan, pressing it firmly onto the bottom and up the sides.
Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough base.
Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and onion powder over the tomato layer.
Evenly scatter the cooked sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, and black olives over the sauce.
Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the toppings to add a cheesy flavor.
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.3 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 5376 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 449.1 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.4 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 99.9 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 35.9 mg | 199% | |
| Potassium | 3639 mg | 77% | |
*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.
