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🍕🏙️ Authentic Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Recipe – Thick, Cheesy, and Irresistible

Prep Time: 20 mins | Rising Time: 1.5 hrs | Bake Time: 30–35 mins
Total Time: ~2.5 hrs | Servings: 6–8 slices
Course: Main | Cuisine: American, Italian-American | Difficulty: Intermediate

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza

If you're craving a true pizza experience that goes beyond a thin crust, this Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza will blow you away. With a buttery, flaky crust, layers of gooey cheese, savory Italian sausage, and a robust tomato sauce on top, it’s a meal that satisfies like no other. It's comfort food royalty!

🛒 Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1½ cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for layering)

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ lb Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoni or your favorite toppings (optional)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  1. In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 mins until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil.
  3. Mix and knead for 5–7 mins until dough is smooth.
  4. Cover and let rise in a greased bowl for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

2. Make the Sauce

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes, herbs, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 20–25 mins, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

3. Shape and Layer

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Grease a 9" or 10" deep dish pan with butter or oil.
  3. Roll out dough and press into the pan, pushing up along the sides.
  4. Spread mozzarella cheese directly on the crust (this keeps it crisp!).
  5. Add sausage and other fillings.
  6. Spoon sauce over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan.

4. Bake

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until crust is golden and sauce is bubbling.
Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing for best results.

🍽️ Best Served With:

  • A crisp Caesar salad
  • Garlic knots or cheesy breadsticks
  • Cold soda or a bold red wine

🧀 Tips & Variations

Option Tip/Variation
Crispier crust Prebake crust for 5 minutes before adding cheese
Vegetarian version Use mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers
Extra flaky crust Add a bit more butter in layers while rolling dough
Spicy version Add crushed red pepper to the sauce

❓ FAQ

Q: What’s the difference between deep dish and regular pizza?
Deep dish has a thicker crust, layers of cheese and fillings, and sauce on top, unlike regular pizzas where sauce is on the base.

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! You can refrigerate the dough for up to 2 days or freeze it for a month.

Q: Can I use store-bought dough?
You can, but homemade dough gives the true buttery, flaky texture of authentic Chicago pizza.

🧾 Nutrition Estimate (Per Slice, based on 8)

  • Calories: ~380 kcal
  • Protein: ~17g
  • Carbs: ~35g
  • Fat: ~20g
  • Fiber: ~3g
  • Sodium: Moderate to High


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