CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA

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My husband and I tried to duplicate the deep-dish pizza recipe from a popular restaurant, and I think our Chicago-style deep-dish pizza turned out even better. The secret is baking it in a cast-iron skillet! -Lynn Hamilton, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 pizzas (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

3-1/2 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:
6 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil and pepper
1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
48 slices pepperoni
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 11-in. circle. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of two greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillets. Sprinkle each with 2 cups mozzarella cheese., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Spoon 1-1/2 cups over each pizza. Layer each with half of the sausage, pepperoni and mushrooms; 1 cup mozzarella; and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 450° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 872mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Shannon Pulley
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This is the best deep-dish pizza recipe I've found! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for my friends and family many times and they all love it.


AHMED ALASWANY
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The pizza was good but not great. The crust was a bit too thick and the sauce was a bit too bland.


Safimah Namukose
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This recipe is amazing! The pizza was so easy to make and it turned out absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.


mdhossain miya
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The pizza was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but overall it was good.


Gabrielle Ordoyne
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This is the best deep-dish pizza recipe I've ever tried! The crust is always perfect and the fillings are always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves deep-dish pizza.


Ishaq Jalali
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The pizza was good but not as good as I expected. The crust was a bit too soft and the sauce was a bit too sweet.


Ibad Khan
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This recipe is a must-try for any pizza lover! The pizza is so easy to make and it turns out absolutely delicious. I've already made it twice and I can't wait to make it again.


Md Rahoul
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The pizza was a bit too greasy for my taste, but the crust was amazing.


bose Akintola
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This is the best deep-dish pizza recipe ever! The crust is perfectly crispy and the fillings are to die for. I've made this pizza multiple times and it's always a hit.


Jason Rivers
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The pizza was good but not great. The crust was a bit too thick and the sauce was a bit too tangy.


Ainu Shah
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This recipe is amazing! The pizza was so easy to make and it turned out absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Auwal Mukhtar Kawule
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The pizza was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but overall it was good.


MukulHussain
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This is the best deep-dish pizza recipe I've found! The crust is always perfect and the fillings are always delicious. I've made this pizza for my friends and family many times and it's always a hit.


Last Emperor
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The pizza was okay. It was a bit too greasy for my taste and the crust was a little too soft.


Chaiki Nanami
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This recipe is a keeper! The pizza was absolutely delicious and it was so easy to make. I can't wait to try it again with different toppings.


Leah Rose
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The pizza was good but not amazing. The crust was a little too thick for my taste and the sauce was a bit bland.


Hanzella Ch
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This is a fantastic recipe! The pizza was so easy to make and it turned out absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Victoria Akudo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pizza turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a little less salt in the dough.


Mr Laki
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The pizza was really good. I liked the thick, crispy crust and the generous amount of toppings. It was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but overall I enjoyed it.


ally Mill
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This was the best deep-dish pizza I've ever had! The crust was perfectly crispy and the fillings were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.