CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZAS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h21m

Yield 2 (12-inch) deep dish pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 28

8 ounces mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced
Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Dough, recipe follows
1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into thin rings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 yellow onion, cut into thin rings
1 cup thinly sliced black olives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 pound crumbled hot Italian sausage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon dry red wine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
8 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)
1 (1/4-ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semolina flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus 2 teaspoons to grease bowl
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • While the dough is rising, make the tomato sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the herbs, seeds, salt, and black and red peppers, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, wine and sugar, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely before using.
  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Oil 2 seasoned 12-inch round deep-dish pizza pans with the extra-virgin olive oil. Press 1 piece of dough into each pan, pressing to the edge and stretching about 1 1/2 inches up the sides. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Layer the mozzarella cheese all over the bottom of the pies. Top each with half of the pepperoni, mushrooms, bell pepper rings, onions, black olives and sausage. Ladle the sauce evenly over each pizza and top with Parmesan.
  • Bake until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, slice and serve hot.
  • In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, and sugar and stir to combine. Let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the semolina, 1/2 cup of the oil, and the salt, mixing by hand until it is all incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Continue adding the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, working the dough after each addition, until all the flour is incorporated but the dough is still slightly sticky.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth but still slightly tacky, 3 to 5 minutes. Oil a large mixing bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
  • Place the dough in the bowl and turn to oil all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm, draft-free place until nearly doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Divide into 2 equal portions and use as directed.

Mayah Galvin
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the pizza didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The crust was too thick and the cheese was not melted properly.


Ela Khemiri
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The pizza was a bit too greasy for my taste, but the crust was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The toppings were also very flavorful.


babu gorkhali12
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This deep-dish pizza was delicious! The crust was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The toppings were also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Prabhjot Singh
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This pizza was amazing! The crust was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The toppings were also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pizza.


david gana
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I've made this pizza several times and it's always a hit. The crust is always crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey. The toppings are also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Samukelo Shongwe
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This was my first time making deep-dish pizza and it turned out great! The crust was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The toppings were also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Super Mabinty
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was crispy and the cheese was gooey. The toppings were also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Azad Islam
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This pizza is amazing! The crust is so thick and fluffy, and the cheese is perfectly melted. The toppings are also very generous. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves deep-dish pizza.


Mr Adeeb
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The pizza was delicious! The crust was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The toppings were also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great deep-dish pizza.


Sobia Hussain Wahab
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This was the best deep-dish pizza I've ever had! The crust was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the toppings were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Liepa Jar
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I've made this pizza several times and it always turns out great. The instructions are easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I love the thick, fluffy crust and the cheesy, gooey filling.


Robert Muir
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This deep-dish pizza was amazing! The crust was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey. The toppings were also very flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pizza.


Ahmer Ahmer
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I made this pizza last night and it was a hit with my family! The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the toppings were generous and delicious. I especially loved the gooey cheese and the tangy sauce. I will definitely be making this pizza again soon