Cheese & Tomato Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the pizza dough mix and water. Stir until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

2. 2

   Let the Dough Rise

   Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size.

3. 3

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

4. 4

   Prepare the Pizza Pan

   Grease a deep dish pizza pan with olive oil.

5. 5

   Shape the Dough

   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and stretch it out to fit the pizza pan. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.

6. 6

   Add the Sauce and Cheese

   Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.

7. 7

   Season the Pizza

   Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the cheese. Optionally, add fresh basil.

8. 8

   Bake the Pizza

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

9. 9

   Serve

   Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.