Chicago Style Deep Dish

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:25:09 GMT

Step 1

Begin by making the dough. In a large bowl add flour, cornmeal, yeast, and salt. Whisk to combine.

Step 2

Add in water and honey. Mix together using your hands until combined.

Step 3

Add melted butter and continue to mix until incorporated.

Step 4

Turn dough out on to a very lightly floured surface, and knead for about 3-5 minutes until a smooth ball is formed. Add dough to a clean bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Step 5

Next prepare the sauce. Simply mix the tomatoes and olive oil. Season with a touch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 6

After an hour of rising is up, preheat the oven to 425ºF. Continue to let dough rise while the oven is heating.

Step 7

When oven is hot, form the pizza. Butter a 12 inch cast iron skillet.

Step 8

Press dough out all across the bottom of the cast iron and up the sides about half way.

Step 9

Layer all the mozzarella slices all over the bottom of the crust. Next, layer the pepperoni out all over the cheese.

Step 10

Add just enough sauce to cover the toppings (about 1 cup). You won’t use all the sauce**

Step 11

Sprinkle the top all over with grated pecorino. Drizzle the whole pizza including the crust with olive oil.

Step 12

Bake for 30-35 minutes until deeply golden brown.

Step 13

Drizzle with more olive oil if desired. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting. Enjoy! I like to serve the extra sauce on the side for dipping!

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