Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Deep dish pizza originated in Chicago and is known for its thick, buttery crust and generous amount of cheese and toppings.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Warm water
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Cornmeal
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 2 cup Mozzarella cheese
• as desired as desired Toppings of your choice

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Add warm water and olive oil to the mixture and stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
6. Sprinkle cornmeal on a deep dish pizza pan.
7. Press the dough into the pan, making sure to cover the bottom and sides.
8. Spread pizza sauce on top of the dough.
9. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and your choice of toppings on the sauce.
10. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.