Making Homemade Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza is a delightful culinary adventure, combining a thick, buttery crust with layers of gooey cheese, savory toppings, and a rich tomato sauce. Here’s a detailed recipe to guide you through creating this iconic pizza at home:
Ingredients:
For the Pizza Dough:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Yellow cornmeal: 1/2 cup
- Instant yeast: 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- Warm water: 1 1/4 cups (about 110°F or 45°C)
- Granulated sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 1/4 cup, plus extra for greasing
For the Pizza Filling:
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: 2 cups
- Italian sausage: 1/2 pound, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- Pepperoni slices: 1 cup (or toppings of your choice such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
- Tomato sauce: 2 cups (homemade or store-bought)
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup