Homemade Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza

Homemade Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza | March 8, 2025

This recipe guides you through making a classic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, known for its thick, buttery crust, generous layers of cheese, and flavorful tomato sauce.
Ingredients:
Dough Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
All-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups
Cornmeal 1/4 cup
Salt 1 teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Active dry yeast 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons)
Warm water (110°F) 3/4 cup
Unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Sauce Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Crushed tomatoes 1 can (28 oz)
Tomato paste 1 can (6 oz)
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Onion, finely chopped 1 medium
Garlic, minced 2 cloves
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
Dried basil 1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper To taste
Pizza Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Italian sausage 1 lb
Bell pepper, diced (optional) 1
Onion, diced (optional) 1 small
Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 lb
Provolone cheese, shredded 1/2 lb
Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup
Olive oil For greasing the pan
Instructions: