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Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe

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Since I live near Chicago, I've managed to sample more than my share of deep-dish pizzas. This recipe lets you re-create the best of my town—right in your town! —Lynn Hamilton, Naperville, Illinois

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Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe

Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup olive oil
TOPPINGS:
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
24 slices pepperoni, optional
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
In a large skillet, cook and stir mushrooms in 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat until tender. In a small bowl, mix the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic and seasonings.
Generously grease a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan or dish with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Punch dough down. Roll out into a 15-in. x 11-in. rectangle. Transfer to prepared pan, pressing onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of pan. Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
Spoon half of the sauce over the cheese (save remaining sauce for other use or use for dipping). Layer with the sausage, sauteed mushrooms and, if desired, pepperoni; top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 450° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake about 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with basil if desired. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 370 calories, 22 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 761 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza in Taste of Home June/July 2012, p33

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Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2012 by scrambledwithcheese

Overall I liked this recipe though I feel like it's missing something, I don't know what. I think the sauce needs more garlic and more herbs. Next time I would puree the sauce (personal preference) as I didn't love the chunks of tomato. I think I'd add more cheese than called for too. The crust was great though I'd like to see a higher ratio of cornmeal. I will probably make this again but tweak it a little.

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2012 by Harmony2117

An instant family favorite! Definantly worth the work and wait. I modified the recipe by adding lightly sauted green pepper and onion rings. Delicious!!

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2012 by matteliz@swbell.net

I have made similar pizzas, and perhaps even better ones, but this was easy, since I substituted hamburger for sausage it used convenient ingredients, and made a comforting big dish to feed my family. It wasn't as overwhelmingly greasy as deep-dish pizza I've eaten in Chicago, which is a point in its favor! Let it cool somewhat before eating, or else it'll fall right apart.

Reviewed on May. 31, 2012 by sparkflo

The crust on this pizza is perfect!