This hearty Chicago-style deep-dish pizza has a buttery, golden crust, plenty of gooey mozzarella, savory toppings, and a rich tomato sauce baked right on top. It’s thick, cheesy, and perfect for a comforting homemade dinner!
🧾 Ingredients
For the crust
- 3¼ cups (410 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 g) yellow cornmeal
- 2¼ teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
For the filling
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 250 g Italian sausage or cooked ground beef
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ¼ cup sliced onion
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
For the tomato sauce
- 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
👩🍳 Step-by-Step
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