Homemade Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

This recipe works out perfectly every time! The recipe makes 2 deep dish 9-inch pizzas.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Start with the crust. Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, and yeast in the bowl. Add warm water (90°F) and 1/4 cup of melted butter and mix well. Cover and allow to rise for 1-2h.

Step 2

Roll the dough into a large 15×12 inch rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup of softened butter on top of the dough. Roll it up lengthwise & cut the dough log in half. Form into 2 balls and allow to rise in the fridge for 1 hour.

Step 3

While waiting, make the sauce. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes. After about 5 minutes, add garlic, tomatoes, and sugar. Turn the heat down to low-medium and simmer for about 30 min. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to be used.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Place over a 9×2 inch deep dish cake pan. Repeat with 2nd dough. Brush the top edges with olive oil. Fill each pizza with 2 cups/8 oz of mozzarella, add toppings you want and top with the sauce - 1 & 1/4 cups per pizza. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Bake for 20-28 min and let rest for 10 min before slicing.