How to Make The Real Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicago deep-dish pizza is a classic and iconic dish that has been a favorite in the Windy City for decades. This thick, buttery crust pizza is filled with layers of gooey cheese, savory sauce, and your choice of toppings, making it a satisfying and delicious meal for any occasion. But what sets it apart from other pizzas is the dough – a rich, buttery, and flaky crust that provides the perfect base for all the delicious toppings.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 362mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 73mg