How to make deep dish pizza perfectly

When it comes to savory baking, one cheese-based classic always reigns supreme. Pizza! While I’ve already achieved greatness with recipes like my pizza rolls and crazy dough pizza, I’m now boldly venturing into uncharted territory. 

My Deep-Dish Pizza recipe is, without a doubt, the most extravagant homemade pizza my kitchen has ever produced. Prepare for my insanely delicious, cheesy, and sauce-laden Deep-Dish Pizza! 

Have you ever questioned the “pie” in pizza? This dish will illustrate the connection for you. This is a knife-and-fork pizza, as its one 1/2-inch-thick crust encases distinct layers of cheese, sausage, and tomatoes. 

We prefer to bake this in a large, 14-inch-diameter deep-dish pizza pan; it makes a spectacular presentation straight from the oven. However, if you do not have a large pan, you may use two 9-inch round cake pans. 

What is Chicago-style deep dish pizza? 

Deep dish pizza is something you may have seen in a restaurant or heard of, but you have probably never made it at home or even eaten it. Deep-dish pizza (also known as Chicago-style pizza) is more like a pie than traditional pizza, flat and topped with a thin layer of cheese and tomato sauce. 

The inside-out nature of deep-dish pizza is one of my favorite aspects. Instead of having the sauce on the bottom, the sauce is spread on top of the cheesy, savory filling, making this Chicago-style pizza the pie with the most epic filling. This is the father of all pizza recipes, and there is nothing more satisfying than a homemade version. 

What’s Required for Deep Dish Pizza  

• 14-inch deep-dish pizza pan 
• Cups and measuring spoons 
• Handheld/Stand mixer with a dough hook 
• Large jug 
• Large dish 
• Skillet 
• Rolling pin 
• Scissors 
• Pizza cutter 
• Plastic wrap 

How To Make Deep Dish Pizza 

It is unnecessary to be Italian or a professional chef to prepare my delicious pizza recipe. 

The pizza pan is what makes this a homemade Chicago-style pizza. I could not have created this recipe without my GoodCook Double-Sided Deep-Dish Pizza Pan. This pan measures 15.5 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches in depth, so my pizza can be loaded with mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni, olives, and a generous tomato sauce. 

• Using a large electric mixer with a dough hook or by hand, combine your dry ingredients and yeast. 
• After combining the dry ingredients, pour in warm water and olive oil. The dough will form a cohesive, sticky ball. 
• Using an electric mixer or hand, knead the dough on a floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes. 
• After kneading the dough, please place it in a lightly greased bowl tightly covered with plastic wrap for 1 to 2 hours. 
• Roll the dough into a 16-inch diameter circle on a surface dusted with flour. 
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (210 C). 
• Spread the rolled-out dough across your deep-dish pizza pan that has been greased. Using your fingers, line the pan’s walls with the dough. 
• After layering the dough with cheese, add your preferred fillings. Utilize this fantastic opportunity to be inventive! Then add pizza sauce on top. 
• Bake for 45 minutes or longer, if you prefer. The homemade yeasty crust is golden and crisp after baking, and the fillings are a molten mixture of pizza heaven. 
• Remove from oven and allow to cool. Then cut, serve, and relish! 

If you enjoy pizza, this will unquestionably change the game for you. I believe that everyone should try this homemade pizza recipe! 

How To Make Pizza Dough 

Although yeasted doughs may require special care, I routinely make mine at home with an electric mixer and in less than ten minutes. Using a large electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, merely combine your dry ingredients and yeast. There is no incorrect way to prepare it. You can always make a dough by hand; it requires a little extra effort. 

After combining the dry ingredients, I drizzle warm water and olive oil over the mixture. This pizza dough will form a cohesive, sticky ball. At this point, kneading is responsible for transforming your batter into deep dish pizza dough. 

Kneading the dough by hand or with an electric mixer is a crucial step in preparing any pizza dough recipe. This develops the gluten in your dough ball, which makes it stretchy enough to be rolled out thinly and then spread across your baking sheet. After kneading, you need only set the dough aside to rise. 

The only requirement for this pizza dough recipe is time. After 1-2 hours, your crust will expand and become the most impressive pizza dough you’ve ever seen. Roll it out into a large circle and drape it across your pan at this point. 

See more: Best bread machine for making pizza dough

Pizza Toppings 

Utilize your imagination and fill your pizza with whatever you desire. When it comes to Chicago deep-dish pizza, I prefer the traditional varieties. I serve mine with a thick layer of grated mozzarella cheese and all the fun ingredients: 

• Strips of sautéed red and yellow bell peppers 
• Thinly sliced mushrooms 
• Salty olives 
• My personal favorite — plenty of pepperonis 

Another one of my favorite characteristics of deep-dish pizza is that it is essentially inside out. Instead of having the sauce on the bottom, the sauce is spread on top of the cheesy, savory filling, making this Chicago-style pizza the pie with the most epic filling. 

My homemade yeasty crust is golden and crisp after baking, and the toppings are a molten mixture of pizza heaven. If you enjoy pizza, this will unquestionably change the game for you. I believe that everyone should try this homemade pizza recipe! 

Sauce 

• Crush canned tomatoes manually, removing the stems. 
• Mix with the remaining ingredients, including basil, oregano, garlic powder, and parmesan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the pizza assembly is ready. 

Italian Sausage 

• Combine ground pork with oregano, basil, garlic, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper. 
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until it is time to assemble the pizza. 

Assembling The Deep Dish Pizza 

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (210oC). To transfer pizza dough to a deep dish pizza pans, roll the dough gently around a rolling pin. 
• Unroll the dough across the pan and use your fingertips to press it into the pan to line the pan’s walls. It’s ideal if some dough hangs over the edge, as this ensures enough crust to cover the entire pizza. 
• Next, layer the toppings, beginning with the cheese, followed by the peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni, and olives. 
• If desired, top each filling with extra pepperoni, olives, and sauce. 
• Using scissors, cut off any excess crust that may be hanging over the sides of the pan, and crush the remaining crust with olive oil. This will produce a crust with a very professional appearance. 
• Bake for 45 minutes. If necessary, bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer. 
• After baking, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing. 
• Cover and refrigerate for a maximum of 3 days. 

How To Make Deep Dish Pizza -Tips and Tricks

• While the pizza is cooking, the raw sausage will cook, so there is no need to cook it beforehand. 
• As described in the preceding section, this deep-dish pizza can be frozen. 
• If you do not wish to make your dough, you can purchase dough balls from a local grocery store. 
• This pizza can be customized with any toppings you desire. 

If you desire a deliciously simple pizza, I did say simple! Then you must make this homemade deep dish Pizza; you’ll fall in love with it! 

How Should I Keep Leftover Deep-Dish Pizza? 

When properly stored in an airtight container such as a Tupperware container or ziptop bag, Deep Dish Pizza will last up to four days. 

This pizza can also be frozen for consumption later. Repackage in an airtight container or plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. 

This should last 1-2 months in the freezer; defrost in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or on a low oven setting. 

I cannot claim sole authorship of this recipe. My father also enjoys cooking and enjoys perfecting recipes. This Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe is a winner because of him. 

This recipe consists of four components: the crust, the sauce, the sausage, and the assembly. I have listed the various aspects of each section below. 

This may seem daunting, but this Chicago deep dish pizza recipe is quite simple, broken down into individual recipes. 

Final Thoughts 

Deep-dish pizza has a lengthy history in Chicago, where it is revered as a delectable local invention. The crust, supposedly based on a recipe from Chicago’s Pizzeria Uno, has an unusual flaky/tender texture and a delicious flavor, thanks to three types of fat: vegetable oil, olive oil, and butter. In addition, the cornmeal adds a delightfully subtle crunch. 

Now that the secret is out, you can make a delicious stuffed pie whenever you please! Creating our famous stuffed pizza takes time, and it can be a fun family activity! The children can assist with toppings and dough rolling, starting a fun family memory. You can always order online if you are in a rush or desire the original pie! And if you are not close to one of our restaurants, you can have pizza delivered to your home!