08/04/2026
Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza
Ingredients
Dough
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (240 ml) warm water
Filling
12 oz (340 g) mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
1/2 lb (225 g) Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled (optional)
1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced
Tomato Sauce
2 cups (480 ml) crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
Add the warm water, olive oil, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
Cover the dough and let it rise for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) deep-dish pizza pan or cast-iron skillet.
Roll the dough into a large circle and press it into the pan, covering the bottom and sides.
Layer the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough.
Add the cooked sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion over the cheese.
Spoon the tomato sauce evenly over the toppings.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Let the pizza rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.