HOMEMADE CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA

Why Make This Recipe

If you love pizza with a thick, buttery crust and layers of cheese and sauce, this deep-dish style is perfect. It’s a classic Chicago favorite that brings the taste of the city right into your kitchen. It’s filling, flavorful, and packed with delicious toppings.

Making this pizza at home is not hard, and it tastes even better than delivery. You can control the ingredients and make it just the way you like. Plus, your house will smell amazing while it bakes in the oven.

It’s a fun recipe for family nights or when you want to impress guests. The crust is rich and crispy, and the cheesy inside with chunky tomato sauce on top is just so good. It’s a real comfort food that everyone will love.

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How to Make Homemade Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt

For the filling:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 3/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the sauce:

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, cornmeal, salt, and oil. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 7 minutes until smooth.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
5. In a skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil and cook the sausage. Break it into small pieces and cook until browned. Set aside.
6. In a saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring now and then.
7. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a deep 12-inch pizza pan or cast iron skillet.
8. Roll out the dough and press it into the pan, pushing it up the sides.
9. Layer mozzarella slices on the bottom, then add the cooked sausage.
10. Pour the tomato sauce over the sausage and spread evenly.
11. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
12. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the sauce is bubbly.
13. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.