Chicago Style Deep Dish Sausage Pizza – Real Deep Dish

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Chicago Style Deep Dish Sausage Pizza - Real Deep Dish recipe
in Pizza

Prep

60 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup water , lukewarm 110 degrees F
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup corn oil
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
nonstick cooking spray ( for greasing your pan )
12 ounces mozzarella cheese , sliced ( low moisture , approximately 15 slices )
3/4 lb Italian sausage , raw
16 ounces crushed tomatoes , lightly drained
1/8 cup romano cheese , grated or 1/8 cup parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
475
Sugar
4g
Fat
20g
Chicago Style Deep Dish Sausage Pizza, commonly referred to as ‘Real Deep Dish’ is a pizza with a thick crust and deceptively thin toppings. Chicago-style deep dish is unique from other pizza in its dough and baking method. It’s characterized by a thick, crunchy crust that is baked and then piled high with cheese, sausage, and sauce. Due to its filling nature, this type of pizza is perfect for a weekend dinner with friends or family. It's a hearty dish that will fill you up and leave you satisfied. The process of making a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is a little more time-consuming than other types of pizza, but the results are worth the effort.

Instructions

1.Dissolve sugar and salt in warm water in a mixing bowl
2.Add the yeast and let sit for 5 minutes
3.Add the oil to the yeast mixture in the bowl
4.Add all-purpose flour to the mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated
5.Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and pliable
6.Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes
7.Cook the sausage in a pan until browned. Break it up into small pieces while cooking
8.Lightly grease a 9-10 inch cake pan or a deep dish pizza pan and push the rested dough into it, making sure it reaches the edges and the bottom is covered in dough
9.Place the cooked sausage on top of the dough
10.Add thinly sliced mozzarella cheese on top of the sausage
11.Pour crushed tomatoes on top of the cheese, spreading it evenly
12.Add grated Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese on top of the tomatoes
13.Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the pizza dough rise for 30-45 more minutes.
14.Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake the pizza in the lower third of the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted

PROS

Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is loaded with flavor and toppings, making it a satisfying meal on its own.
The crispy crust is able to hold all the toppings together and provides a unique texture.
The cheese is gooey and delicious, and the sausage adds a great burst of flavor.

CONS

This pizza is high in calories and fat, which makes it an occasional indulgence.
It is also quite labor-intensive to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While it is not the healthiest option, deep-dish pizza can be enjoyed once in a while as part of a balanced diet. The tomatoes in the sauce are a good source of vitamin C and have antioxidant properties.

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