Chicago Style Pizza
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Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
5 from 2 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories874kcal

Carbs116g

Fat30g

Saturates10g

Sugars12g

Protein35g

Fibre8g

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 500 g Plain Flour
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 7 g Yeast Active dry
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 325 ml Water Warm
  • 60 ml Olive Oil

For the Filling:

  • 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 Oregano Dried
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste

For the Tomato Sauce:

  • 200 grams Canned Tomatoes
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Basil Dried
  • 1 tsp Oregano Dried
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • Add the olive oil and 2 tsp salt to the yeast mixture.
  • Gradually add the flour while mixing until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
  • 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.

Prepare the Tomato Sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer the sauce over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assemble the Pizza:

  • Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
  • Grease a deep-dish pizza pan or a cast-iron skillet with olive oil.
  • Press the proofed dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to create a crust.
  • Layer half of the mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the crust.
  • Add the cooked Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, and 1 tsp dried oregano evenly over the cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the prepared tomato sauce over the pizza toppings.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  • 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.
  • Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Chicago-style pizza!

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