Description
Experience the delicious symphony of textures and flavors with this Chicago-style deep dish pizza, featuring a crispy crust, gooey cheese, and savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- Toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Create your yeast mixture by whisking together warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Allow it to sit until foamy.
- Mix the dough by combining flour and salt in a separate bowl, then adding the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Let it rise in a greased bowl covered with a kitchen towel for about 1 hour.
- Shape the pizza by rolling out the dough into a circle and pressing it into a greased deep dish pizza pan.
- Layer the pizza sauce, mozzarella, toppings, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Customize your toppings and enjoy fresh or store leftovers for later. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg