The Real Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Dough Recipe

Prep Time::10 mins

Additional Time:: 6 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:: 6 hrs 25 mins

Servings::8

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

1 ⅛ cups warm water – 110 to 115 degrees F (43 to 45 degrees C)

3 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup corn oil

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

butter as needed, for greasing

Directions

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, 5 to 10 minutes.

Combine yeast mixture, flour, corn oil, and kosher salt in a large stand mixer fitted with the dough hook; knead until dough holds together but is still slightly sticky, about 2 minutes.

Form dough into a ball and transfer to a buttered bowl. Turn to coat dough with butter, then cover the bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 6 hours.

Punch down dough and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Press dough into a 10-inch deep-dish pizza pan and follow your pizza recipe.

To Make the Pizza:

Add cheese, toppings, and tomatoes that you've flavored with garlic, basil, oregano, etc. Bake the pizza in an oven preheated to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, depending on your oven. You can prebake the crust for 10-15 minutes before adding toppings if desired.

Cook’s Note

I suggest you use Heinz 6-in-1 tomatoes which are far superior to other brands. Classico ground tomatoes are very similar. 

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