Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsForager Brewery and CafeDeep Dish 8" Pizza Recipe

Deep Dish 8" Pizza Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

cast iron deep dish, tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, red onion, fresh basil

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Ingredients

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Pizza Ingredients

Method

Pizza Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Stir in olive oil, salt, and flour until a dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

  2. 2

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  4. 4

    Assemble the Pizza

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to fit your 8" cast iron skillet. Press the dough into the skillet, ensuring it covers the sides.

  5. 5

    Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the cooked sausage, sliced red onion, and fresh basil leaves.

  6. 6

    Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and season with black pepper.

  7. 7

    Bake the Pizza

    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!

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