Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
Craving something cheesy and heartwarming? Look no further! This blog spills the sauce on how to make a scrumptious Chicago-style pizza. Find out what makes it a Windy City treasure and discover your new weekend dinner staple!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 500 g Plain Flour
- 2 tsp Salt
- 7 g Yeast Active dry
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 325 ml Water Warm
- 60 ml Olive Oil
For the Filling:
- 200 g Mozzarella Shredded
- 200 g Italian Sausage Cooked and crumbled
- 200 g Canned Tomatoes Well-drained
- 1 Bell Pepper Diced
- 1 Onion Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 5-6 Basil Chopped
- 1 tsp Oregano Dried
- Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 200 grams Canned Tomatoes
- 1 clove Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp Basil Dried
- 1 tsp Oregano Dried
- Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to rest for about 5-10 minutes until it develops frothiness.
- Incorporate the olive oil and 2 tsp of salt into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually introduce the flour while continuously mixing until a dough is formed.
- Work the dough on a lightly floured surface for approximately 5-7 minutes until it achieves a smooth and elastic consistency.
- Position the dough within a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and allow it to proof for 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, unite the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, 1 tsp of dried basil, 1 tsp of dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Allow the sauce to simmer over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring. Remove it from heat and set it aside.
Assemble the Pizza:
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Grease a deep-dish pizza pan or a cast-iron skillet with olive oil.
- Press the proofed dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to craft a crust.
- Arrange half of the mozzarella cheese at the base of the crust.
- Spread the cooked Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, and 1 tsp of dried oregano evenly over the cheese.
- Season the toppings with salt and pepper.
- Pour the prepared tomato sauce over the pizza toppings.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Position the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese becomes bubbly and slightly browned.
- Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the pizza while hot and savor your homemade Chicago-style pizza!
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 1413mgPotassium: 484mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1044IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 295mgIron: 8mg
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