🍕 Deep Dish Pizza Recipe 🧀✨

A comforting, cheesy deep dish pizza packed with savory sausage, gooey mozzarella, and homemade sauce.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• ¾ cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Filling

• 1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Dough: Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and sugar. Dissolve yeast in warm water (5 min). Add olive oil and combine with dry ingredients. Knead 10 min. Let rise in greased bowl, covered, 1 hr until doubled.
2. Cook Sausage: Brown sausage in skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Set aside.
3. Assemble Pizza: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll dough and press into deep dish pan. Layer mozzarella, ricotta, sausage, marinara, Parmesan, and basil. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
4. Bake: Bake 30–35 min until crust is golden and cheese bubbly. Cool slightly before slicing.
5. Serve: Pair with salad or garlic bread for a cozy family meal.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Rise Time: 1 hour
• Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hr 50 min
• Yield: 6–8 slices
• Kcal: ~380 per slice

✨ A hearty, cheesy deep dish pizza that’s perfect for family dinners and cozy nights in!