Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
Craving a pizza that's more of a meal than a snack? Dive into the irresistibly gooey, cheesy goodness of a homemade Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza. Perfect for those who love their crust thick and their toppings generous.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Plain Flour
- 2 tsp Salt
- 7 g Yeast (active dry)
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 325 ml Water (warm)
- 60 ml Olive Oil
- 200 g Mozzarella (shredded)
- 200 g Italian Sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 200 g Canned Tomatoes (well-drained)
- 1 Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 5-6 Basil (chopped)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- Salt (adjust to taste )
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste )
- 200 grams Canned Tomatoes
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- Salt (adjust to taste )
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough:
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 3
Add the olive oil and 2 tsp salt to the yeast mixture.
- 4
Gradually add the flour while mixing until a dough forms.
- 5
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
- 6
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it proof for 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
- 7
Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- 8
In a small saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 9
Simmer the sauce over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 10
Assemble the Pizza:
- 11
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
- 12
Grease a deep-dish pizza pan or a cast-iron skillet with olive oil.
- 13
Press the proofed dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to create a crust.
- 14
Layer half of the mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the crust.
- 15
Add the cooked Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, and 1 tsp dried oregano evenly over the cheese.
- 16
Season with salt and pepper.
- 17
Pour the prepared tomato sauce over the pizza toppings.
- 18
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- 19
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 20
Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- 21
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Chicago-style pizza!