Name: Chicago-style pizza
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 1 pound all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 packet active dry yeast ((2 1/4 teaspoons)); 3/4 cup warm water; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 pound mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1 pound Italian sausage (crumbled and cooked); 1 pound pepperoni slices; 1 pound green bell peppers (sliced); 1 pound sliced mushrooms; 1 pound chunky tomato sauce

Chicago-style pizza

Chicago-style pizza is a deep-dish pizza that originated in Chicago, Illinois. It is known for its thick, buttery crust that is baked in a deep pan, filled with layers of cheese, toppings, and chunky tomato sauce. The pizza is typically assembled in reverse order compared to traditional pizzas, with the cheese on the bottom followed by toppings and then sauce on top.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 30

Total Time 2 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dessert, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 1311

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Ingredients

Dough:

1 pound all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
3/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup olive oil

Toppings:

1 pound mozzarella cheese shredded
1 pound Italian sausage crumbled and cooked
1 pound pepperoni slices
1 pound green bell peppers sliced
1 pound sliced mushrooms
1 pound chunky tomato sauce

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Method

In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar together. Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a deep-dish pizza pan and sprinkle with cornmeal.
Press the dough into the pan, making sure to create a thick crust along the edges. Brush the dough with olive oil.
Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese on the bottom, followed by the cooked sausage, pepperoni slices, bell peppers, mushrooms, and chunky tomato sauce.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1311kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 55gFat: 86gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 38gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 2977mgPotassium: 1167mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1118IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 443mgIron: 7mg

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