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Authentic Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza

A true Chicago classic featuring a tall buttery crust, layers of mozzarella, hearty fillings, and chunky tomato sauce baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Deep Dish Crust
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2.25 tsp instant yeast
  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Cheese & Fillings
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, low-moisture
  • 0.5 lb Italian sausage optional
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Tomato Sauce
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or deep dish pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add water, butter, and oil; knead and rise 1 hour.
  2. Make tomato sauce by simmering tomatoes, garlic, oil, and seasonings 15–20 minutes.
  3. Grease a cast-iron pan and press dough evenly across bottom and up the sides.
  4. Layer mozzarella first, then sausage or pepperoni, then spoon sauce on top, finishing with Parmesan.
  5. Bake at 425°F for 25–30 minutes until crust is golden. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use low-moisture mozzarella for best texture.