Best 20 Chicago Style Pizza Recipes

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Chicagoans are known for their love of pizza, and their signature deep-dish style is a true culinary experience. With its thick, flaky crust, layers of cheese, and tangy sauce, Chicago-style pizza is a unique and delicious take on this classic dish. In this article, we will explore the history of Chicago-style pizza, provide tips for making it at home, and share some of the best recipes for creating this iconic dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TRUE CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA



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!

CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA



Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza image

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.

CHICAGO STYLE STUFFED PIZZA



Chicago Style Stuffed Pizza image

For this tasty Chicago-style stuffed pizza, a deep-dish pizza is stuffed with cheese, sausage, pepperoni, onions and green pepper. It's excellent!

Provided by Mark

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup yellow cornmeal
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ pound spicy Italian sausage - browned, drained and crumbled
9 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup diced pepperoni
¼ cup chopped onion
⅛ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, sliced
½ cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • To Make Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in 1 cup warm water; in a separate small bowl combine the yeast, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 cup warm water. Mix together and let rest in bowl for about 20 minutes, until foamy.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix together remaining 2 1/2 cups flour with cornmeal and salt; remove half of this mixture from bowl and stir 1 cup sugar water into bowl. When well mixed, return second half of flour/cornmeal mixture to bowl and mix all together; then stir in yeast mixture. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 12 minutes. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in volume.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). To Make Stuffing: In a large bowl combine the sausage, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, oregano and garlic. Mix well.
  • Press half of the dough in the bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased deep dish pan. Bake crust in preheated oven for 4 minutes, then add the stuffing mixture to the bottom crust and cover with top crust; seal edges together with fingers, and trim excess. Slit top crust to allow steam to vent during baking; top with tomato sauce.
  • Bake on lower rack at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1646.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHICAGO STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA DOUGH



Chicago Style Deep-Dish Pizza Dough image

This recipe comes from the book "Pizza" and is just wonderful. It can be hard to press the pizza up the sides of the pan, but just let the dough rest for a bit first and it should be easier.

Provided by lucid501

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h

Yield 1 14, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 ounce active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsps)
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
1 teaspoon sugar
3 1/4 cups unbleached bread flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon table salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil, plus
more olive oil, for oiling bowl and pan

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in1/4 cup of the warm water. Add the sugar and 1/4 cup of the flour and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to combine.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 1 cup warm water and 3 cups flour, the cornmeal, salt, and 1/2 cup olive oil.
  • Using a wooden spoon, mix the dough, incorporating as much of the flour as possible.
  • Turn the dough out on a lightly floured work surface and knead until soft and elastic, 10 to 12 minutes. It will be a little sticky, but shouldn't stick to your hands.
  • Add only a minimum amount of flour to the work surface to keep the dough from sticking.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl. Add the dough and turn to coat on all sides.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place a clean, damp, kitchen towel over the top.
  • Set the bowl in a warm spot and let rise until doubled in volume, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (For a slow rise, place the covered bowl in the refrigerator and let rise for 10 to 12 hours, returning dough to room temperature before using).
  • When the dough has doubled in volume, punch it down and knead it for 2 to 3 minutes. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of an oiled 14-inch round deep-dish pizza pan.
  • Let the dough rise in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Press the dough until it comes 2 inches up the sides and is even on the bottom and at the corners of the pan.
  • Proceed with any deep-dish pizza recipe.

CHICAGO-STYLE BUTTER AND GARLIC PIZZA CRUST



Chicago-Style Butter and Garlic Pizza Crust image

This is a recipe I got from Rachael Ray's magazine. It looks so good and I want to try it soon. She got the recipe from nine-time World Pizza champion Tony Gemignani (a pizza throwing champion). This is a deep-dish pizza baked in a 9x13 inch baking dish. This will make 1 14-inch pizza. The number of servings is just an estimate. The rising time is included in the prep time.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Grains

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 pizza, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
3 1/4 cups flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 garlic clove, ground to a paste
pizza toppings, your choice

Steps:

  • In large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
  • Add 1/4 cup flour and the sugar, stir together.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  • Stir the remaining 1 cup lukewarm water, 3 cups flour, the cornmeal and salt into the yeast mixture.
  • Combine the butter and garlic; mix into the dough.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until soft and elastic, 10-12 minutes.
  • Lightly grease a large bowl, add the dough and turn to coat.
  • Cover and set in a warm place until the dough is doubled in size, 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down, then knead for 2-3 minutes.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan, then press in dough to cover the bottom and 2 inches up the sides; let rise for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
  • Top the pizza dough with your favorite toppings.
  • Lower the oven to 450 degrees and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 395.2, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1, Protein 8.4

CHICAGO-STYLE STUFFED PIZZA



Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza image

I rate this hearty double-crust pizza as excellent. Favorite fillings are tucked inside, and tasty tomato sauce tops the pie. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small green pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup chopped pepperoni
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Add 1-1/2 cups flour and cornmeal; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; let rest for 5 minutes. Divide into two portions, one slightly larger than the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion to a 12-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet., Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese and oregano. Add to prepared crust. , On a lightly floured surface, roll remaining dough into an 11-in. circle. Place over pizza; seal edges. Cut four slits in top. Bake 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Spread with tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH SAUSAGE PIZZA - REAL DEEP DISH



Chicago Style Deep Dish Sausage Pizza - Real Deep Dish image

READ THIS FIRST: This recipe should help you achieve the best deep-dish pizza you will ever bake at home. Instructions are for making a 12" deep dish pizza. Please take the time to read through the entire recipe before you start. Also, it will help greatly if you have the following baking equipment: 1 round deep-dish pizza/cake pan - 12" diameter by 2" in height, 1 Pizza Stone (optional, but recommended - place on bottom oven rack), Fine mesh Strainer and Bowl (for draining excess liquid from tomatoes), Large Spoon or Ladle (for spreading tomato sauce.), Sturdy mixing spoon, Stainless Steel/Plastic Bowl, and food service gloves (for kneading - optional), a wide roll of heavy duty aluminum foil, Pan Gripper and/or Pot Holders, Serving/Cutting Spatula, Extra bowl, cooking spray, plastic wrap, and a warm place (for rising dough). For a more detailed recipe with conversions for other pan sizes, & info on other styles of Chicago Pizza, Check out RealDeepDish.com

Provided by Edward Heller

Categories     Pork

Time 2h53m

Yield 1 Deep Dish Pizza, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup water, lukewarm 110 degrees F
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup corn oil
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
nonstick cooking spray (for greasing your pan)
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced (low moisture, approximately 15 slices)
3/4 lb Italian sausage, raw
16 ounces crushed tomatoes, lightly drained
1/8 cup romano cheese, grated or 1/8 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • MAKING THE DOUGH: In a mixing bowl, dissolve sugar and salt into the lukewarm water.
  • Add yeast, corn oil, and a small amount of the flour.
  • Mix until you have a thick batter, then add the rest of the flour and continue mixing until combined.
  • Knead until the dough comes together into a smooth ball, then STOP. DON'T OVER-KNEAD. Total mixing/kneading time should be no more than 2 - 3 minutes (This step can also be done in a mixer with a dough hook in 1 - 2 minutes. If it looks smooth, but doesn't form a ball, just take it off the hook and form into a ball).
  • Place the dough in a bowl (or keep it in your mixing bowl), lightly oil/spray the dough ball.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm place. Let the dough rise for 1 to 2 hours (or until dough has doubled).
  • After the rise, you can use the dough immediately OR punch down the dough and let it rise again until you're ready to use the dough OR place it into a plastic zip-top bag and into the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours.
  • ASSEMBLING YOUR PIZZA AND BAKING: Place a pizza stone in the bottom rack of your oven and place a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil across the top rack. Preheat your oven to 500 degrees (F). It should take about 40 minutes to an hour to preheat your stone, so you may want to do this while your dough is rising. If you refrigerated your dough, take it out of the fridge while your oven is preheating.
  • Using a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, drain any excess liquid from your tomatoes, if necessary.
  • Lightly grease the bottom (not the sides) of your pan with oil or high-heat cooking spray.
  • Press out the dough in the pan from center to the edge, as flat and even as possible. Pinch up the sides into a paper-thin lip about 1 to 1-1/2 inches high.
  • Lightly press sliced mozzarella cheese into the dough, overlapping the slices until the entire bottom is covered (If making an all-cheese pizza, you can add extra cheese if you want, then skip to the part where you add the tomatoes).
  • Add the Italian sausage: For traditional patty, add small bits of sausage on top of the cheese, connecting the bits together into a loose web, until the entire bottom is covered.
  • Add any other ingredient that you want to protect from burning.
  • THE PART WHERE YOU ADD THE TOMATOES: With a large spoon or ladle, top the pizza with the crushed tomatoes, spreading the sauce from the center out to the edge until the other ingredients are completely covered with sauce. You should need between 14 and 16 oz of tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle grated Romano (and/or Parmesan) Cheese over the top of the sauce.
  • Turn oven down to 450 and place the pizza pan directly on top of the pizza stone on the lower rack.
  • Bake for approximately 35 minutes. If your crust or toppings start to char on top, place a loose sheet of aluminum foil over the top of the pizza for the remaining baking time.
  • Remove from oven, let pizza rest for 5 minutes, then cut & serve on a real plate with a knife & fork.

CHICAGO-STYLE PAN PIZZA



Chicago-Style Pan Pizza image

I developed a love for Chicago's deep-dish pizzas while attending college in the Windy City. This simple recipe relies on frozen bread dough, so I can indulge in the mouthwatering sensation without leaving home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle over dough. Top with mozzarella cheese., In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, salt, fennel seed and garlic powder. , Spoon over mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

DEEP DISH PIZZA CHICAGO-STYLE UNO'S RECIPE



Deep Dish Pizza Chicago-style UNO'S recipe image

Famous UNO'S restaurant in Chicago published Aldean Stoudamire's pizza recipe back in 1987. This is as close as you can get to a "real" Chicago style stuffed pizza! I made a cardinal sin with the pictures....I used sauce instead of canned tomatoes. A BIG no-no, but I really craved making one! To be a true pizza, use the canned...

Provided by Deb Crane

Categories     Pizza

Number Of Ingredients 14

olive oil
1 pkg active dry yeast
1 c warm water (110-155 degrees)
3- 3 1/2 c ap flour
1/3 c cooking oil
12 oz sliced mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb mild italian sausage, cooked, and crumbled
14 oz can whole pear or plum tomatoes, drained
1 tsp oregano, dried, crushed
1 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/4 c parmesan cheese
sliced mushrooms, optional
chopped green pepper, optional
toppings of your choice, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. You will need a deep dish at least 2 inches deep. You can also use a heavy 10x2 inch round cake pan or a 10 inch spring form pan. Which ever pan you use, brush olive oil generously around the whole pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast into warm water. Stir until dissolved. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the 1/3 cup cooking oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Beat at low speed 30 seconds,scraping bowl often. Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
  • 3. Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place till doubled. Beat down. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • 4. Turn dough into pan. Using oiled hands, spread dough evenly over bottom and partially up sides of pan. Cover, let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • 5. Arrange cheese slices in 1/4 inch thick layer on dough. Gently press sausage on cheese. Using hands, gently crush tomatoes into small pieces atop sausage. Sprinkle with herbs and Parmesan.
  • 6. Bake in a 500 degree oven for about 25 minutes to 30 minutes or until edges of the crust are crisp and golden brown. If desired, add mushrooms and green pepper during the last few minutes of baking.
  • 7. Let the pizza stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting. (this is the hardest part!) :)
  • 8. ANOTHER CHEAT NOTE: If you dont have the time to make this crust, I did come up with an alternative using the bread machine. If you want to use the bread machine: 2 3/4 Cups AP flour 1/3 Cup olive oil 1 Cup hot water (110-115 degrees) 2 teaspoons yeast Add the ingredients to the bread machine and put it on dough setting. Then put in the prepared pan and let rise again. Then follow the rest of the above instructions.
  • 9. This is a serious recipe. It is well worth the effort as it is as close to the real thing as you can get at home. As I have said, I used a sauce in the pictures.... this is a no-no! Use the tomatoes and you will be in heaven!

UNO'S CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA DOUGH



Uno's Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Dough image

Make and share this Uno's Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Dough recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jcaldwel

Categories     Grains

Time 3h

Yield 1 12-inch pizza, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup water (warm 105-110 degrees F)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup soybean oil
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water.
  • Add soybean oil and blend.
  • Add flour and salt and mix thoroughly. If using a stand mixer, mix on medium speed for 4 minutes until the dough is smooth and pliable. If kneading by hand, knead for 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out of the bowl and knead by hand for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add olive oil to a deep bowl. Place dough in bowl and turn twice to coat with oil.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel.
  • Let the dough rise for 2 hours on counter, or overnight in fridge. DO NOT PUNCH THE DOUGH DOWN.
  • Spread and push the dough ball across the bottom of a deep pan and up slightly on the sides.
  • Add toppings of your choice, and bake in a preheated oven at 475 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.6, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 3492.1, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 8.8

CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA



Chicago Style Pizza image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 6 serving

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 ounces water
1/8-ounce yeast
1/2-ounce salt
2 pounds bread flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 cups tomato sauce, jar or homemade
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup spinach, shredded
1/2 cup grated Romano
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a mixer combine the water and the yeast and allow the yeast to dissolve. Add the remaining ingredients except for the cornmeal and begin to mix the dough using a dough hook on low speed. Once a ball is formed mix on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the dough becomes elastic and smooth. Remove from the mixer and place in a bowl coated with olive oil. Allow the dough to rest for approximately 4 hours. Once the dough is rested, place on flat surface and dust with some flour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a deep baking dish or deep dish pizza pan, spread the dough using your fingers at the bottom of the pan and make sure to have enough dough to come up the sides of the pan approximately 1/2-inch high.
  • Begin by placing a layer of the mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the crust. Add the tomato sauce and all of the toppings. Place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Serve pizza straight from the oven to the table.

PIZZA UNO'S DEEP PAN CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA RECIPE IN 1943



Pizza Uno's Deep Pan Chicago Style Pizza Recipe in 1943 image

n 1943, when Ike Sewell opened a restaurant at the corner of Ohio Street and Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Americans ate pizza primarily as a snack. Ike figured that if you combined some of Italy's old, authentic recipes with impressive quantities of the finest meats, fresh cheeses, ripe vegetables and flavorful spices, pizza would become a hearty meal. It was the start of an American tradition - the Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Ike's Original Deep Dish Pizza has been imitated many times, but never quite duplicated.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup warm water ((110 to 115 degrees)
1 (4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup coarse-ground cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup oil
5 -6 slices mozzarella cheese
1 lb sausage (removed from the casing and crumbled)
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely crushed
2 garlic cloves (minced)
3 teaspoons dried oregano (or 5 fresh basil leaves, shredded)
4 tablespoons freshly-grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl and dissolve the yeast with a fork.
  • Add 1 cup of flour, all of the cornmeal, salt, and vegetable oil.
  • Mix well with a spoon.
  • Continue stirring in the rest of the flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl. Flour your hands and the work surface and kneed the ball of dough until it is no longer sticky.
  • Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl, sealed with plastic wrap, for 45 to 60 minutes in a warm place, until it is doubled in bulk. Punch it down and kneed it briefly.
  • Press it into an oiled 15-inch deep dish pizza pan, until it comes 2 inches up the sides and is even on the bottom of the pan.
  • Let the dough rise 15 to 20 minutes before filling.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
  • While the dough is rising, prepare the filling.
  • Cook the crumbled sausage until it is no longer pink, drain it of its excess fat.
  • Drain and chop the tomatoes.
  • When the dough has finished its second rising, lay the cheese over the dough shell. Then distribute the sausage and garlic over the cheese.
  • Top with the tomatoes. Sprinkle on the seasonings and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 500 degrees. Then lower the temperature to 400 degrees and bake for 25 to 35 minutes longer.
  • Lift up a section of the crust from time to time with a spatula to check on its color. The crust will be golden brown when done.
  • Serve immediately.

CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA BY EMERIL LAGASSE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza by Emeril Lagasse Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Onolicious

Number Of Ingredients 21

Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Dough, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
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
8 ounces mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into thin rings
1 yellow onion, cut into thin rings
1 cup thinly sliced black olives
1 pound crumbled hot Italian sausage
1 cup grated Parmesan

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. Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza Dough: 11/2 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 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.

CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA



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Living in the Chicago area, I've had lots of deep dish pizza -- this recipe is dead-on. It makes two pizza so you can have different meats/veggies if you have a divided family like I do! I got this recipe from the Chew Out Loud blog. Her blog does show step by step pictures.

Provided by Diane Rodriguez

Categories     Pizza

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 23

FOR THE DOUGH
3 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c yellow cornmeal
2 1/4 tsp instant (rapid rise) yeast
2 tsp white sugar
1 1/2 tsp table salt
1 1/4 c room temperature water
3 Tbsp melted butter
4 Tbsp softened butter
olive oil
FOR THE SAUCE
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion
4 clove garlic
28 oz crushed tomatoes with juice
1/2 tsp white sugar
2 Tbsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
TOPPINGS
1 lb (4 cups) freshly shredded mozzarella
1 lb bulk italian sausage, browned and crumbled
4 Tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. For the dough: Using stand mixer and dough hook, mix flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar and salt on low until combined. Add water and 3 TB melted butter and mix 2 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed. Increase speed to medium and knead until dough is glossy and smooth, 4-5 minutes. Pliable dough should pull away from the sides of bowl.
  • 2. Coat large bowl with olive oil and place dough ball in bowl. Turn dough around in the bowl to ensure all sides of dough are protected by oil. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • 3. For the Sauce: Saute minced onion and garlic in 3 TB olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add rest of sauce ingredients, except for salt/pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook until reduced to 2 1/2 cups of sauce, about 25-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, set aside.
  • 4. Turn dough onto large surface. Roll into 15x12 inch rectange. Spread 4 TB softened butter evenly over top of dough, leaving 1/2 in. border along edges. At the short end, roll dough into a tight cylinder. Withs eam side down, flatten cylinder to 18x4 in. rectangle. Slice rectangle in half crosswise. Working with one half at a time, fold dough into thirds and pinch seams together into a dough ball. Return dough balls to oiled bowl, ensure all sides of dough are protected with oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in fridge until doubled, 40-50 minutes. While dough is rising, heat oven to 425 F with rack on lowest position.
  • 5. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with 2 TB olive oil each. Transfer one dough ball to large surface and roll into disk, 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to cake pan and gently press into pan, working into edges and up sides. Repeat with other dough ball. (If dough resists stretching, let sit for 5 min. covered and try again.)
  • 6. Divide 4 cups mozzarella in half and sprinkle on top of each pizza dough. Follow by browned sausage (plus any other toppings desired). Next, spread 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce per pizza. Last, sprinkle 2 TB parmesan cheese per pizza. Bake until cros is golden brown about 20-25 min. Remove and let sit for 10 min. before serving.

SWEET HOME CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA



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Why travel to Chicago for authentic deep dish pizza when you can make it at home?! The pizza crust has so much flavor from the garlic and basil and the homemade sauce really shines through. All the toppings really pair well together with the Italian sausage being the star. You will feel like you stepped into a Chicago pizzeria...

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Pizza

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 27

PIZZA DOUGH:
1 (1/4 oz.) packet fast-rising yeast
1 c warm water
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c vegetable oil
3 Tbsp ground Parmesan cheese
3 c flour
PIZZA SAUCE:
1 can(s) (6 oz.) Contadina Italian herb tomato paste
1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) Del Monte stewed tomatoes, mostly drained
1/4 Tbsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp sugar
PIZZA INGREDIENTS:
1 lb ground mild Italian sausage, i always use Johnsonville, it's the best
1 (8 oz.) container fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced or julienned
1 medium shallot, halved and sliced very thin
36 slice pepperoni
1 can(s) (2.25 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
1 2/3 c homemade pizza sauce, recipe above
3 tsp ground Parmesan cheese
2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. For pizza dough: In large mixer bowl, combine water, yeast, sugar and salt. Let sit til foamy on top. Beat in oils, basil, garlic powder and half of the flour. Beat for 10 minutes. Add remaining flour and cheese. With dough hook, pulse til incorporated. Continue kneading on medium for 10-12 minutes til smooth and no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. Transfer to large oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place for 1 hour or til doubled in size. Punch down, rise again. Roll out onto floured board or freeze to store. Makes 2-12" pizzas or 1 deep dish.
  • 2. For the sauce: In blender or food processor, pulse til combined and coarse chopped.
  • 3. To make pizza: Break up sausage into nickel-sized pieces and saute til done. Remove to paper towel-lined bowl. In small bowl, place cut up peppers and shallots, sprinkle with water, cover with paper towel and nuke about 1 minute til softened a little. In 9" wide, 3" deep oiled cast iron skillet, place thinly rolled out dough. (Across bottom, up sides and overhang an inch.) *Save aside 3/4 lb. mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup sauce for top. Cover bottom with 1" deep layer of mozzarella. Sprinkle with 1 tsp Parmesan cheese, then half of pizza topping ingredients of choice sprinkling with a little more mozzarella after each ingredient. Drizzle evenly with about 2/3 cup pizza sauce. Cover with 1" layer of mozzarella. Press gently. Sprinkle with 1 tsp Parmesan. Repeat ingredients adding in last of cheeses except top amount. Drizzle with 2/3 cup sauce. Top with 3/4 lb. mozzarella. Roll up overhang of dough to inside of skillet around edge. Brush dough with oil. Bake in 400-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove, top center with last 1/3 cup sauce, bake 5 minutes longer. Let rest before cutting.

CHICAGO STYLE PAN PIZZA



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Provided by Jennifer J

Categories     Pizza

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping
1 lb bulk sausage
4 oz pepperoni
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small chopped onion
2 tsp olive oil
28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 lb frozen bread dough, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350.
  • 2. Press dough into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9 X 13 baking dish.
  • 3. Mix together drained tomatoes, oregano, salt and garlic powder. Spread over dough.
  • 4. Crumble the sausage into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 5. Cook and stir until evenly browned.
  • 6. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and sprinkle over the dough crust.
  • 7. Lay pepperoni on top of sausage.
  • 8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
  • 9. Add the mushrooms and onion to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is tender.
  • 10. Spoon over the mozzarella cheese.
  • 11. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top.
  • 12. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven or until crust is golden brown.

CHICAGO-STYLE PAN PIZZA



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This is the best Chicago-style pizza that I have ever had. Make sure that you use the Parmesan in hard triangle form. It tastes so much better when you grate it yourself.

Provided by JAIME5025

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Crumble the sausage into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon, and sprinkle over the dough crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sausage.
  • Add mushrooms and onion to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, salt, fennel seed and garlic powder. Spoon over the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 25 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1815.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 23

DOUGH:
3 1/4 cups (16 1/4-ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (2 3/4 ounces) yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
1 1/4 cups water (10-ounces), room temperature
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons, softened
1 teaspoon plus 4 tablespoons olive oil
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup grated onion, from 1 medium onion (see note)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Table salt
2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Ground black pepper
TOPPINGS:
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 4-cups) (recommended, whole mozzarella. Don't use pre-shredded, as it doesn't melt well.)
1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4-cup)

Steps:

  • Dough: Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, and yeast in bowl of stand mixer fitted with dough hook on low speed until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add water and melted butter and mix on low speed until fully combined, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping sides and bottom of bowl occasionally. Increase speed to medium and knead until dough is glossy and smooth and pulls away from sides of bowl, 4 to 5 minutes. (Dough will only pull away from sides while mixer is on. When mixer is off, dough will fall back to sides.) Using fingers, coat large bowl with 1 teaspoon olive oil, rubbing excess oil from fingers onto blade of rubber spatula. Using oiled spatula, transfer dough to bowl, turning once to oil top; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature until nearly doubled in volume, 45 to 60 minutes. Sauce: While dough rises, heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add onion, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and sugar, increase heat to high, and bring to simmer. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, 25 to 30 minutes. Off heat, stir in basil and oil, then season with salt and pepper. Laminate the dough: Adjust oven rack to lower position and heat oven to 425°F. Using rubber spatula, turn dough out onto dry work surface and roll into 15- x 12-inch rectangle. Using offset spatula, spread softened butter over surface of dough, leaving 1/2-inch border along edges. Starting at short end, roll dough into tight cylinder. With seam side down, flatten cylinder into 18- x 4-inch rectangle. Cut rectangle in half crosswise. Working with 1 half, fold into thirds like business letter; pinch seams together to form ball. Repeat with remaining half. Return balls to oiled bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise in refrigerator until nearly doubled in volume, 40 to 50 minutes. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with 2 tablespoons olive oil each. Transfer 1 dough ball to dry work surface and roll out into 13-inch disk about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer dough to pan by rolling dough loosely around rolling pin and unrolling into pan. Lightly press dough into pan, working into corners and 1 inch up sides. If dough resists stretching, let it relax 5 minutes before trying again. Repeat with remaining dough ball. For each pizza, sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella evenly over surface of dough. Spread 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce over cheese and sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan over sauce. Bake until crust is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove pizza from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA



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What is Chicago-style pizza? It's a lofty yeast dough topped lightly with tomato and generous portions of sausage and cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages regular or active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
6 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
8 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (32 oz)
1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage, cooked and drained, or 2 packages (3 1/2 oz each) sliced pepperoni
Vegetable toppings such as sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped green bell pepper or chopped onion, sliced green onions, sliced ripe olives, sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, if desired
2 cans (28 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes with basil, well drained
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves or Italian seasoning
1/2 to 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Move oven racks to lowest positions. Heat oven to 425°F. Grease 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans or 4 (9-inch) round cake pans with olive oil. In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in Bisquick mix and oil; beat vigorously 20 strokes.
  • Turn dough onto surface generously dusted with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick to coat. Knead about 60 times or until smooth and no longer sticky. Let dough rest 5 minutes. (At this point, dough can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.)
  • Divide dough in half. Pat each half of dough in bottom and up sides of pans. Or divide dough into fourths and press in bottom and up sides of round pans.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over crusts. Top with sausage, desired vegetable toppings and tomatoes. Sprinkle with oregano and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with the reserved mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes (switching top and bottom pans halfway through bake time) or until crust is brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Immediately cut pizza into pieces. Let pizzas stand a few minutes for easier serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1760 mg

CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-25138

Number Of Ingredients 26

DOUGH:
1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons water, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons grated onion
Pinch of dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 (14 1/2 ounces) can petite-diced tomatoes
Pinch sugar
2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
Ground black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
ASSEMBLY AND TOPPING:
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces Mozzarella, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • To make the dough: Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer, until well blended. Attach the dough hook and mix in the water and melted butter on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Increase the speed to medium-low and knead until the dough is glossy and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Coat a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turning once to coat with oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until nearly doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes. Once dough is risen, turn it out onto a dry work surface and roll into an 8- x 6-inch rectangle. To laminate the dough, spread the softened butter over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Starting at the short end, roll the dough into a tight cylinder. With the seam side down, flatten the cylinder into a 9- x 2-inch rectangle, then fold into thirds like a business letter. Pinch the seams to form a ball, and return to the oiled bowl. Cover tightly again with plastic wrap and let rise in the refrigerator for 40 to 50 minutes. (Mine did not double in size, but it rose to about size and a half.) Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the onion, oregano and salt. Saute until the liquid has nearly evaporated and the onion is golden brown, stirring often, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and sugar, then increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture just to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the basil and oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Assemble and top the pizza: Preheat oven to 425˚F. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil. Move the dough to a dry work surface and roll out into a 13-inch disk about 1/4-inch thick. Carefully transfer the dough to the pan and lightly press to line the bottom of the pan and 1 inch up the sides. If the dough resists stretching, wait 5 minutes before trying again. Sprinkle the shredded Mozzarella over the surface of the dough, then layer the sauce over the cheese. Top with Parmesan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until crust is golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Recipe Note: This recipe is for one 9-inch deep dish pizza, whereas the original is for two. I altered some of the steps as I found I didn't need as much time for kneading the dough, cooking the sauce, or baking the pizza. These changes are reflected in my version above. If you double this recipe, your times may increase significantly for cooking the sauce, and slightly for kneading and baking. To Make Ahead: Prepare the dough up until the time of baking. Store in fridge overnight, or freeze and thaw in fridge. When ready to bake, place pan in oven while preheating so that it warms up slowly. Once oven is preheated to 425˚F, bake for 20 more minutes, until crust is golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your pizza. Look for fresh mozzarella cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, and a flavorful sausage.
  • Make sure your dough is properly fermented: Fermenting the dough allows it to develop flavor and elasticity. Plan ahead and give your dough plenty of time to rise.
  • Preheat your oven to a high temperature: Chicago-style pizza is traditionally cooked in a very hot oven. This helps to create a crispy crust and a gooey, melted cheese.
  • Don't skimp on the toppings: Chicago-style pizza is known for its generous toppings. Be sure to load it up with your favorite toppings, such as sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, and onions.
  • Cut your pizza into squares: Chicago-style pizza is traditionally cut into squares, rather than slices. This makes it easier to eat and share.

Conclusion:

Chicago-style pizza is a unique and delicious regional specialty. With its thick, crispy crust, gooey cheese, and generous toppings, it's a pizza that's sure to satisfy. If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful pizza, Chicago-style is the way to go.

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