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Chicago-Style Pizza

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This unique twist on Chicago-style pizza features a soft, yeasted crust brushed with a savory soy sauce and Italian herb mixture. Unlike traditional deep-dish, this recipe layers sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, and green peppers over a bed of mozzarella cheese for a fresh, vegetable-forward experience. The dough is simple to make with basic pantry staples, rising quickly to create a tender base. It offers a satisfying crunch from the baked crust and a burst of umami flavor from the soy glaze. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this pizza is easy to customize. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, for the best texture and flavor.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 911.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This unique twist on Chicago-style pizza features a soft, yeasted crust brushed with a savory soy sauce and Italian herb mixture. Unlike traditional deep-dish, this recipe layers sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, and green peppers over a bed of mozzarella cheese for a fresh, vegetable-forward experience. The dough is simple to make with basic pantry staples, rising quickly to create a tender base. It offers a satisfying crunch from the baked crust and a burst of umami flavor from the soy glaze. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this pizza is easy to customize. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, for the best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 package Fast-rising active dry yeast
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Water (120 to 130 F.)
  • 2 teaspoon Olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon Kikkoman Lite Soy Sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Dried Italian herbs, crushed
  • 1 Garlic Clove; pressed
  • 1 1/2 cup Shredded low fat Mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Stir in warm water and olive oil until a soft dough ball forms.
  3. 3
    Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 minute until smooth.
  4. 4
    Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, dried Italian herbs, and pressed garlic clove in a small bowl; set aside.
  6. 6
    Prepare toppings: slice 1/4 lb mushrooms, cut 2 medium tomatoes into thin wedges, and slice 1 small green bell pepper.
  7. 7
    Punch down risen dough and divide into 6 equal pieces.
  8. 8
    Roll out each piece into a circle about 5 inches in diameter on lightly oiled baking sheets.
  9. 9
    Build up the edges of each dough circle slightly to form a crust.
  10. 10
    Brush each crust with half of the soy sauce mixture.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bases.
  12. 12
    Divide the sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, and green peppers evenly among the pizzas.
  13. 13
    Brush the vegetables with the remaining soy sauce mixture.
  14. 14
    Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  15. 15
    Bake in a preheated 450 F (232&# 194;°C). oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 911.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.0g39%
Saturated Fat 13.5g68%
Cholesterol 63.9mg22%
Sodium 1954.6mg82%
Total Carbohydrate 133.5g45%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g23%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 38.7g78%

* 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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