The Lou Chicago Recipe
Chicago deep dish pizza, cheese blend, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bring a fork. (Veggie options available).
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
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 it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the dry ingredients along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Form the dough into a ball, place it 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.
Assemble Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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- 9
Layer Ingredients
Start by adding a layer of mozzarella cheese at the bottom, followed by the crumbled sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, and then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Pour the pizza sauce over the top.
Bake Pizza
- 10
Bake
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with a fork and enjoy!