Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Name: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 ½ cup bread flour; 1 package active yeast; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 ¼ cup warm water; 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound hot Italian sausage; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 ½ Tablespoons dried oregano; 1 Tablespoon fresh basil; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 4 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings
16 servings
Calories
327 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Nicole Henderson

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Everyone loves digging into a deep dish Chicago style pizza! Skip the ordering and make your own pie at home for your next pizza night.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough:

2 cups all purpose flour
1 ½ cup bread flour
1 package active yeast 0.25 ounce
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 ¼ cup warm water
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened

For the Filling:

1 pound hot Italian sausage no casings
1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounce
1 can diced tomatoes, drained 14.5 ounce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ Tablespoons dried oregano
1 Tablespoon fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
4 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

For the dough, in a large mixing bowl, combine, flours, yeast, salt and sugar. Slowly add water and olive oil. Mix with a paddle attachment for 2 minutes. Remove and use dough hook to knead dough for 2-3 minutes. Remove and put in a greased bowl. Cover with saran wrap and allow to rise 2 hours in a warm place (I put it on top of my dryer). Divide dough into two balls. Using hands, knead 1 Tbsp of softened butter into each dough ball. Put into a 9inch cake pan (or deep dish pizza pan) and allow to rise and additional 1-2 hours in a warm place.
Brown italian sausage in a large skillet, breaking up into small chunks. Make sure your sausage is removed from the casings. If you can't find the HOT Italian sausage, add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes. Drain sausage completely.
In a large pot, combine tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and garlic salt. Simmer while dough rises on low heat (about 1-2 hours).
When ready to assemble pizzas, press dough lightly with fingertips to bottom and sides of pan. Lay 2 cups of shredded cheese in bottom of pizza. Top with browned sausage and about 2 1/2 cups of sauce.
Bake in a 450 degree oven for 25 minutes. Allow to sit for about 10 minutes. Slice and eat. ENJOY!

Notes

Don’t have time to make your own dough? You can use your favorite prepared pizza dough for this recipe. If you buy refrigerated or frozen dough, just make sure it comes to room temperature before you work with it and allow it to rise again in the pan before you proceed with the recipe. Tip: Many pizza restaurants will sell their uncooked dough if you ask!
Make sure to use sausage with the casings removed!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 684mg (29%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	327kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	11g	65%
Cholesterol	42mg	14%
Sodium	684mg	29%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%