Deep-Dish Pizza

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Recipe at a glance

  • Estimated yield: 1 nine-inch deep-dish pizza (4 servings)
  • Prep: about 25 minutes
  • Cooking: about 30 minutes
  • Additional time: about 70 minutes (resting, rising, chilling or freezing, where required)
  • Total: about 125 minutes

Times and yields are planning estimates, not results from a documented kitchen test. Follow the texture and temperature checks in the method; optional overnight rests take longer. Measurements use US cups and spoons unless stated otherwise.

Here is a recipe for a delicious deep-dish pizza:

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
    • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/4 cup warm water
    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 cup cornmeal
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/2 cup warm water
  • For the toppings:
    • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • Up to 1 cup toppings, such as cooked sausage and sautéed, drained vegetables; fully cook raw meat before adding

Instructions

  1. To make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and the first 1/4 cup warm water. Stir until the yeast is dissolved and let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is frothy.
  2. Add the flour, salt, cornmeal, olive oil, and the remaining 1/2 cup warm water to the bowl with the yeast mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Grease a 9-inch deep-dish metal pizza pan at least 2 inches deep with olive oil.
  7. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a circle about 13 inches across, large enough to line the base and sides of the pan.
  8. Place the dough in the greased pizza pan and press it up the sides of the pan to form a crust.
  9. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust.
  10. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
  11. Add your favorite toppings.
  12. Bake the pizza in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Remove the pizza from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your deep-dish pizza! This classic Chicago-style pizza is sure to impress with its thick, crispy crust and gooey melted cheese. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your toppings and make it your own!

Storage and serving

Refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow covered containers at 40°F (4°C) or colder. Use within three to four days, or sooner if an ingredient label requires it. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Limit perishable food to two hours out of refrigeration, or one hour above 90°F (32°C). Food-safety guidance.

Editorial update: October 23, 2026. Ingredient and method consistency reviewed; a documented kitchen test is still needed.

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