Creating a homemade Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is a fun and rewarding culinary adventure. This recipe will guide you through making a rich, buttery crust filled with layers of gooey cheese, savory sausage, and a robust tomato sauce.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F or 45°C)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Filling:
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
- 1 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste