Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza 🍕🏙️

Yo pizza lovers! 🙌 If you’ve ever wanted to make that thick, cheesy, saucy Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza at home

I’ve got your back! This pizza is all about layers and LOADED with flavor. It’s got that deep, buttery crust, a cheesy center,

and a chunky tomato sauce that’s gonna make your taste buds dance. Ready to bake up some pizza perfection? Let’s do this! 😋

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp salt

For the Sauce:

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Toppings:

• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (yep, LOTS of cheese!)
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage, cooked
• 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Let’s Make It! 🍕🔥

Make the Dough: In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it’s foamy (that means it’s alive and ready!). Then mix in the flour, cornmeal, melted butter, and salt. Knead it for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth

Prep the Sauce: In a saucepan, cook the minced garlic until fragrant, then add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes to get all those flavors going.

Roll Out the Dough: Once the dough has risen, roll it out to fit a deep-dish pizza pan (or a cast-iron skillet works too!). Press the dough up the sides of the pan to create that signature deep-dish edge.

Layer It Up: Start by layering the shredded mozzarella cheese on the bottom (this is key for that cheesy center!), then add your cooked Italian sausage, pepperoni slices, and any extra toppings like mushrooms. Finally, pour the chunky tomato sauce on top, and sprinkle a bit of grated Parmesan over everything.

Bake Time: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake your pizza for 25-30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melty. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into that deliciousness. 😍

Serve It Up: Slice your Chicago deep-dish pizza and enjoy all those cheesy, saucy layers. Get ready for the ultimate pizza party!