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Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza

Extra cheesy deep dish pizza!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

To make the crust:
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup vegetable or corn oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • softened butter for greasing the pan
  • 2 tablespoons corn meal
For the sauce:
  • 28 ounce can whole peeled tomates
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • pinch of sugar
  • pinch of salt
Toppings:
  • 12 ounces deli sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 6 ounces deli sliced provolone
  • pepperoni sausage, onions, etc.

Instructions

To make the crust:
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  1. Add the water and yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with dough hook. Let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Add the flour, oil, sugar, and salt to the bowl and turn the mixer to low. Mix until just combined and increase speed to medium, kneading for 2 minutes.
  3. Place the dough ball into a large, greased bowl and set in a warm place for 6 hours.
  4. Lightly butter a 12 inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the corn meal in the skillet.
  5. Punch down the dough and let rest for 15 minutes.
  6. Place the dough in the skillet. Use your fingers to press it into the bottom of the skillet and up the sides.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes in a preheated 450 degree oven.
  8. While the crust is parbaking, prepare the sauce.
  9. Drain the whole tomatoes and place in a blender or food processor. Add the Italian seasoning, sugar, and salt and blend until the tomatoes are mostly broken up, but still somewhat chunky.
  10. Remove the crust from the oven and layer the cheese slices in the crust.
  11. Add your favorite toppings.
  12. Pour on about 1/2 cup of sauce. Use more or less, depending on how saucy you like your pizza. We go pretty easy on the sauce. (There will be quite a bit of leftover sauce. Freeze it in a freezer bag or refrigerate and use within 5 days.)
  13. Return to the oven and bake for 20 more minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
  14. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 434kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 887mg (37%) Potassium 311mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 590IU (12%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 415mg (42%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 434kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 887mg 37%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 590IU 12%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10%
Calcium 415mg 42%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.