Deep Dish Pizza (Thick Crust Chicago Style Pizza)

Name: Deep Dish Pizza (Thick Crust Chicago Style Pizza)
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: American, Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 250 ml warm water (around 43°C); 2¼ tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 325 g all-purpose flour; 65 g yellow cornmeal; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 60 ml unsalted butter (melted (for the dough)); 2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature (for laminating)); Additional butter or oil for greasing the pan; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 800 g canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp dried basil; ½ tsp sugar; Pinch of chilli flakes (optional); Salt to taste; 350 g low moisture mozzarella (sliced or shredded); 250 g raw Italian sausage (casings removed); 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Instructions

Prep:1h 45minCook:35min

Classic Chicago deep dish pizza with a buttery crust, layers of mozzarella, Italian sausage, and chunky tomato sauce baked in a deep pan for a rich and satisfying meal.

Updated at: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:39:56 GMT