Deep Dish Pizza

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Thick-crust Chicago-style pizza loaded with sausage, cheese, and chunky tomato sauce
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Deep Dish Pizza

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 1453.7

Description

This hearty deep dish pizza is a comforting, indulgent meal perfect for casual gatherings or lazy weekend dinners. The thick, buttery crust provides a sturdy base for layers of rich mozzarella cheese, savory mild Italian sausage, and a robust, chunky tomato sauce seasoned with fresh basil and oregano. Unlike thin-crust varieties, this version offers a satisfying, casserole-like texture that is both filling and flavorful. It brings the authentic taste of Chicago to your home kitchen, requiring minimal effort for maximum reward. Ideal for sharing with friends or enjoying as a special family treat, this pizza delivers a gooey, cheesy experience in every slice.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
  2. Place the mild Italian sausage in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Remove sausage from oven, drain any excess grease, and set aside to cool slightly.
  4. While sausage bakes, prepare the tomato sauce by squeezing the tomatoes with your hands or a fork to remove excess juice.
  5. In a bowl, mix the squeezed tomatoes with salt, sugar, pepper, basil, and oregano.
  6. Prepare the dough by dissolving yeast in warm water, then mixing with flour, olive oil, and salt.
  7. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth, then place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover.
  8. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  9. Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal pieces.
  10. Lightly oil two deep-dish pizza pans and press the dough into the bottom and partway up the sides of each pan.
  11. If the dough tears while pressing, simply pinch it back together.
  12. Spread half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom of each dough-lined pan.
  13. Crumble the cooked sausage and distribute it evenly over the cheese layer.
  14. Spoon the seasoned tomato mixture over the sausage, spreading it gently to cover the toppings.
  15. Sprinkle with additional oregano if desired.
  16. Bake at 450ðF (230ðC) for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  17. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1453.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 90.6g140%
Saturated Fat 49.2g246%
Cholesterol 263.3mg88%
Sodium 10054.5mg419%
Total Carbohydrate 73.5g25%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g75%
Sugars 43.2g
Protein 107.5g215%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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