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Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza

This Chicago-style deep dish pizza is a slice of heaven with its thick, buttery crust and layers of gooey cheese and savory toppings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 package Active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 cup Warm water
For the toppings
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese Use fresh for better melting
  • 1 cup Cooked turkey sausage, crumbled
  • 1 cup Pepperoni slices
  • 2 cups Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth. Let rise for 30 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Roll out the dough and press it into a deep dish pizza pan.
  2. Layer mozzarella cheese on the bottom, followed by turkey sausage, pepperoni, and crushed tomatoes mixed with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  2. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients, knead the dough properly, and layer carefully to prevent sogginess.