TRUE CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA

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True Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
18 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons corn oil, plus additional for oiling the bowl
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
12 ounces deli sliced part skim mozzarella
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
8 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
One 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
Grated Parmesan, for topping and garnish

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, yeast and 11 ounces room temperature water (about 80 degrees) in a bowl and let bloom for 15 minutes. Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Once yeast has bloomed, add to dry ingredients along with corn oil. Gently combine with a rubber spatula until a rough ball is formed.
  • Knead on low speed with the dough hook for 90 seconds. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl and proof until doubled in size, about 6 hours. Punch down and let dough settle for 15 more minutes.
  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
  • Coat bottom and sides of a 12-inch cake pan or traditional Chicago style pizza pan with melted butter. Using your hands, spread out about three-quarters of the dough across the bottom and up the sides of the pan (save the remainder for another use). Cover entire bottom in mozzarella, all the way up to the edge. Cover half with a thin, even layer of raw sausage. Cover the other half with the pepperoni. Top with a couple handfuls of crushed tomatoes. Spread out with hands to the edge. Sprinkle top evenly with grated Parm.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through, until golden around the edge, about 25 minutes. Let rest for about 5 minutes, then either gently lift pizza out of pan or just cut your slice out of the pan like a pie!

Deneth Amaya
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I love this recipe! The pizza is always so cheesy and delicious. I've even started experimenting with different toppings. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves deep dish pizza.


Bettel Ground
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This was my first time making deep dish pizza and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pizza was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abubakar Sudiq
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I've made this pizza several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect pizza for a party or a casual get-together.


Susil Kumara
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This pizza was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I'll be sure to use less salt next time.


LARRY PEREZ
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I've tried several different deep dish pizza recipes and this one is by far the best. The crust is so crispy and the toppings are so flavorful.


Muhammad Sain
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This pizza was a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try using less oil next time.


Bennie Sowellyyy
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I love this recipe! The pizza is always so cheesy and delicious. I've even started experimenting with different toppings.


Dhan kumari Shrestha
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This was my first time making deep dish pizza and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pizza was delicious.


rainbow dog
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I've made this pizza several times now and it's always a hit. The key is to use high-quality ingredients and to not overcook the pizza.


Liam Hall
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This pizza was amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the toppings were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Raju Vai
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I love this recipe! The pizza is always so cheesy and delicious. I've even started experimenting with different toppings. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves deep dish pizza.


Boitumelo Khauoe
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This was my first time making deep dish pizza and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pizza was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cindy heaton
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I've made this pizza several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect pizza for a party or a casual get-together.


Nazim Shah
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This pizza was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I'll be sure to use less salt next time.


Erica Yeboah
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I've tried several different deep dish pizza recipes and this one is by far the best. The crust is so crispy and the toppings are so flavorful.


Samuel Acquah
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This pizza was a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try using less oil next time.


Mpho Tema
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I love this recipe! The pizza is always so cheesy and delicious. I've even started experimenting with different toppings.


As Arifulislam
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This was my first time making deep dish pizza and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pizza was delicious.


stacy springer
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I've made this pizza several times now and it's always a hit. The key is to use high-quality ingredients and to not overcook the pizza.


Juan Luis
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This pizza was amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the toppings were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.