This recipe walks you through creating an authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, famous for its rich, buttery crust, thick layers of cheese, and robust tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
Ingredient | Amount
All-purpose flour | 2¼ cups
Cornmeal | ¼ cup
Salt | 1 tsp
Sugar | 1 tsp
Active dry yeast | 1 packet (2¼ tsp)
Warm water (110°F) | ¾ cup
Unsalted butter, melted | ¼ cup
Olive oil | 1 tbsp
Sauce Ingredients
Ingredient | Amount
Crushed tomatoes | 1 can (28 oz)
Tomato paste | 1 can (6 oz)
Olive oil | 1 tbsp
Onion, finely chopped | 1 medium
Garlic, minced | 2 cloves
Dried oregano | 1 tsp
Dried basil | 1 tsp
Red pepper flakes (optional) | ½ tsp
Sugar | 1 tsp
Salt and pepper | To taste
Pizza Ingredients
