Lou Chicago Recipe
A double deep dish Chicago style pizza, loaded with cheese, and three toppings of your choice.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the olive oil and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 7
- 8
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two portions. Roll out one portion into a circle that fits your pan, leaving some excess to create a crust.
- 9
- 10
Add Sauce and Cheese
Pour half of the pizza sauce over the toppings and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layering with the second portion of dough.
- 11
Final Touches
Spread the remaining pizza sauce over the top layer of cheese and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
Baking
- 12
Bake the Pizza
Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 13
Cooling and Serving
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.