Chicago Style Pizza Crust
Chicago-style pizza is known for its deep-dish crust, which is typically buttery and flaky.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Chicago Style Pizza Crust
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, yeast, and warm water. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Add olive oil and salt to the bowl. Mix well.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
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Punch down the dough and transfer it to a greased deep-dish pizza pan. Press the dough evenly on the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
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Spread pizza sauce over the dough. Add mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian sausage, green bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
