Description
A true Chicago classic featuring a tall buttery crust, layers of mozzarella, hearty fillings, and chunky tomato sauce baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2.25 tsp instant yeast
- 0.75 cup warm water
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, low-moisture)
- 0.5 lb Italian sausage (optional)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp oregano (dried)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add water, butter, and oil; knead and rise 1 hour.
- Make tomato sauce by simmering tomatoes, garlic, oil, and seasonings 15–20 minutes.
- Grease a cast-iron pan and press dough evenly across bottom and up the sides.
- Layer mozzarella first, then sausage or pepperoni, then spoon sauce on top, finishing with Parmesan.
- Bake at 425°F for 25–30 minutes until crust is golden. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza