Deep Dish Pizza Dough
Create the perfect foundation for an iconic Chicago-style pizza with this homemade Deep Dish Pizza Dough recipe. Crafted with a blend of all-purpose flour and cornmeal, this dough yields a rich, buttery crust that’s both tender and delightfully crisp at the edges. With easy-to-follow steps, from activating yeast for the ultimate rise to pressing the dough into a deep-dish pan for that signature thick base, this recipe guarantees professional-quality results in your own kitchen. Whether you load it up with melty cheese, tangy tomato sauce, or your favorite toppings, this dough is the secret to a hearty, satisfying slice every time. Perfect for pizza nights or celebrations, this dough recipe will transform your baking game and become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 360 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Cornmeal
- 10 grams Granulated sugar
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 240 milliliters Warm water (about 40°C/105°F)
- 50 grams Unsalted butter (melted)
- 30 milliliters Olive oil
- 5 grams Kosher salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and kosher salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the melted butter, olive oil, and the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat all sides in the oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
After the first rise, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Knead briefly to remove air bubbles, then shape it into a ball.
Roll out the dough into a large circle, about 12-14 inches in diameter, depending on the size of your deep-dish pizza pan.
Lightly oil the deep-dish pizza pan, then transfer the dough to the pan, pressing it up the sides to form a crust. Cover the pan and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). While the oven is heating, assemble your pizza with your favorite toppings and cheese.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the pizza to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade deep dish pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1983 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.3 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% | |
*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.
