Homemade Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
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
Ingredients
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2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cornmeal
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1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
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1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup water
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1/3 cup olive oil
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TOPPINGS:
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1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
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4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
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24 slices pepperoni, optional
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, optional
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms in 2 teaspoons oil until tender. In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic and seasonings.
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4.
Generously grease a 13x9-in. baking pan or dish with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Punch dough down. Roll out into a 15x11-in. rectangle. Transfer to prepared pan, pressing onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of pan. Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
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5.
Spoon half of the sauce over the cheese (save remaining sauce for another use or for dipping). Layer with the sausage, sauteed mushrooms and, if desired, pepperoni; top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
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6.
Cover and bake at 450° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake about 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 370 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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