Deep Dish Pizza
This delicious deep dish pizza is made with a thick and buttery crust, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup, grated
- Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
- Pepperoni - 1 cup, sliced
- Mozzarella cheese - 2 cups, shredded
- Tomato sauce - 2 cups
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Butter - 1/2 cup, melted
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Sugar - 1 teaspoon
- Warm water - 1 1/4 cups
- Active dry yeast - 2 1/4 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour - 3 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, warm water, sugar, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Punch down the dough and press it into a greased deep dish pizza pan, covering the bottom and sides.
- Brush the melted butter over the dough.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Top with sliced pepperoni and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g