Best 2 Deep Dish Pizza Crust Recipes
Deep-dish pizza is a Chicago-style pizza characterized by its thick, fluffy crust, generous amount of cheese, and chunky toppings. The crust is made with a combination of bread flour and all-purpose flour, which gives it a crispy exterior and a chewy interior. The cheese blend typically consists of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, resulting in a gooey, flavorful filling. Toppings can vary widely, but common choices include pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Deep-dish pizza is often served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
This article provides three different recipes for deep-dish pizza crust: a classic recipe, a gluten-free recipe, and a vegan recipe. The classic recipe uses bread flour and all-purpose flour, while the gluten-free recipe uses a blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour. The vegan recipe uses a combination of chickpea flour and oat flour. All three recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious, authentic deep-dish pizza crust.
CAST IRON BUTTERY DEEP DISH PIZZA CRUST
Ah, another pizza recipe... I sure do like pizza. This particular one is baked in a cast-iron skillet (or similar ovenproof skillet), and comes out with a buttery crunchy crust. The secret is a hot skillet, and a hot oven. This is my fourth try on this recipe... I need to get on the treadmill :-) So, you ready... let's get...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Savory Pies
Time 3h20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. THE DOUGH
- 3. Gather your ingredients.
- 4. Add the flour, cornmeal, yeast, oregano, basil, sugar, and the salt to a large bowl.
- 5. Mix to combine.
- 6. Chef's Tip: The making of the dough is best accomplished using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
- 7. Add the melted butter, and the warm water.
- 8. Mix until the ingredients are combined, and the dough begins to crawl up the hook, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 9. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, and kneed for about two minutes. It should be elastic, and slightly sticky.
- 10. Place a bit of olive oil into a large bowl.
- 11. Add the dough, and turn to coat.
- 12. Tightly cover the bowl with cling wrap.
- 13. Place the bowl somewhere out of the way on your countertop, and allow the dough to rest for 1 to 3 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 14. Chef's Tip: You can speed the process up by heating up your oven to about 180f (82c), turning it off, and then placing the covered bowl in the oven.
- 15. After the allotted time, remove the cling foil.
- 16. Place on a lightly floured surface, and pat out, or roll into a rough rectangle.
- 17. Spread the softened butter over the top.
- 18. Roll the dough up, as you would dough for cinnamon buns.
- 19. Form into a ball, and place back into the bowl.
- 20. Chef's Note: DO NOT kneed the dough, just carefully shape into a ball.
- 21. Cover and place into the refrigerator, for about an hour.
- 22. Remove from refrigerator, and place onto a lightly floured surface.
- 23. Roll out into a circle, big enough to cover the bottom of a 10-inch (25cm) cast iron skillet.
- 24. Coat the bottom and sides of the skillet with the olive oil.
- 25. Carefully add the dough, and gently fit it to the skillet.
- 26. Cover the skillet and allow the dough to rest for 1 hour.
- 27. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 425f (220c).
- 28. Add the toppings to your pizza... Your choice.
- 29. Chef's Note: I use a tasty sauce with pepperoni, sausage, and a good buffalo mozzarella.
- 30. Brush a bit of olive oil on any exposed dough.
- 31. Place the skillet on the stove over medium-high heat, and cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
- 32. Chef's Tip: This will help to crisp up the bottom of the crust.
- 33. Add the skillet to the preheated oven, and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- 34. PLATE/PRESENT
- 35. Since this is pizza, serve it casual style with a nice cold beer, or beverage of choice. Enjoy.
- 36. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
DEEP DISH GARLIC PIZZA CRUST IN BREAD MAKER
Another great time to grab your Bread Machine and put it to work! This crust is so good and if you like Garlic, you will LOVE this! Don't want to make a pizza?? Cut this into strips twirl it and make garlic bread sticks. Yummy!! No delivery driver can bring this one to your door. Time is a guess depending on your machines...
Provided by Barbara Kavorkian
Categories Pizza
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place the ingredients into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Close the lid, select the Dough cycle, and press Start.
- 2. When the machine signals the end of the cycle, remove the dough and knead into a tight ball on a lightly floured surface. Let rest for about 15 minutes covered with a clean towel.
- 3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Stretch the dough out to fit your desired pizza pan. Let rise for another 20 minutes, again covered with a towel.
- 4. For pizza, top the crust with sauce, such as my "Dad's Perfect Pasta Sauce" and toppings you would like and bake for 20-25 minutes until brown. For Bread Sticks, brush with melted butter, top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes until brown.
Tips:
- Use a high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot, before adding the yeast.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Press the dough into the pan evenly, making sure to get it all the way up the sides.
- Do not overcook the pizza crust, or it will become dry and tough.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Conclusion:
This deep-dish pizza crust recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious, crispy crust. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect deep-dish pizza crust every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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