Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Savory Ultimate Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Each slice features a thick, buttery crust, gooey mozzarella, and your choice of toppings, all topped with a rich tomato sauce infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a delightful family dinner, this pizza will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes (high-quality)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Optional toppings: sausage, pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let it sit for five minutes until foamy. Mix in flour, olive oil, and salt until combined. Knead on a floured surface for about eight minutes until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for one hour or until doubled in size.
- Make the Sauce: Blend canned tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour into a saucepan and simmer over low heat for fifteen minutes to deepen flavors.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Grease a deep-dish pizza pan or cast-iron skillet generously with oil.
- Assemble Your Pizza: Roll out the risen dough into a large circle and place it into the prepared pan with an overhang around the edges. Layer mozzarella cheese on the bottom followed by your chosen toppings. Pour sauce generously over everything.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg