Homemade Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Name: Homemade Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 3 h 38 min
Cuisine: European, American, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 3 & 1/4 cups flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 & 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 & 1/4 tsp yeast; 1 & 1/4 cups slightly warm water; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup butter, softened; olive oil for coating; 2 tbsp butter; 1 small onion, grated; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 3 garlic cloves, minced; one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 tsp sugar; 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

4 steps

Prep:3hCook:38min

This recipe works out perfectly every time! The recipe makes 2 deep dish 9-inch pizzas.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:06:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1191.6 kcal (60%)

Total Fat61.3 g (88%)

Carbs116.8 g (45%)

Sugars13.2 g (15%)

Protein45.1 g (90%)

Sodium2234.9 mg (112%)

Fiber7.5 g (27%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Start with the crust. Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, and yeast in the bowl. Add warm water (90°F) and 1/4 cup of melted butter and mix well. Cover and allow to rise for 1-2h.

Step 2

Roll the dough into a large 15×12 inch rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup of softened butter on top of the dough. Roll it up lengthwise & cut the dough log in half. Form into 2 balls and allow to rise in the fridge for 1 hour.

Step 3

While waiting, make the sauce. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes. After about 5 minutes, add garlic, tomatoes, and sugar. Turn the heat down to low-medium and simmer for about 30 min. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to be used.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Place over a 9×2 inch deep dish cake pan. Repeat with 2nd dough. Brush the top edges with olive oil. Fill each pizza with 2 cups/8 oz of mozzarella, add toppings you want and top with the sauce - 1 & 1/4 cups per pizza. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Bake for 20-28 min and let rest for 10 min before slicing.