Description
Indulge in the iconic taste of Chicago with this homemade deep dish pizza recipe. A buttery crust filled with layers of gooey mozzarella, savory Italian sausage, and zesty tomato sauce, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/4 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) lukewarm water
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon yellow corn meal
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) butter, melted and slightly cold
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the bowl only)
For the tomato sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, grated or minced
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 Tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz/793g) crushed tomatoes with basil
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
For the filling:
- 6 oz (170g) mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 Italian sausages, sliced (optional)
- 2–3 Tablespoons (30-45g) parmesan cheese
Instructions
- For the crust: In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and water. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, add yeast mixture, and knead into a ball. Let rise for 1 hour.
- For the tomato sauce: Cook onion, spices, and garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and paste, simmer until thick.
- For assembling: Roll out dough, place in pan, layer with cheese, sausage, sauce, and parmesan. Bake until golden.
Notes
- Quickly drain crushed tomatoes before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
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