Pizza Class Chicago Style Homemade Pizza Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

crushed tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be used for a fresher taste, while canned are often cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while grated pecorino is often less expensive.

Prepare the dough by mixing all-purpose flour and yellow cornmeal in a mixing bowl.

Add butter, sugar, salt, and instant yeast to the dry ingredients and mix.

Gradually add slightly warm water and vegetable oil to the mixture, mixing until combined.

Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes on low speed until it is soft and oily.

Place the dough in a container and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours to rise.

Bring the dough to room temperature before using.

Press the dough into a deep-dish pan, forming a crust along the sides.

Layer sliced mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the crust.

Add browned mild Italian sausage and pepperoni on top of the cheese.

Pour pizza sauce over the toppings.

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top after baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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