Hey, y'all! Skip the delivery because this Homemade Deep-Dish Pizza brings all the thick, cheesy goodness of a Chicago favorite straight to your kitchen. With a buttery crust, layers of gooey mozzarella, rich pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, every slice is hearty, comforting, and loaded with flavor.

Homemade Deep-Dish Pizza

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Whether it's pizza night, game day, or a weekend gathering, this recipe is always a crowd-pleaser. Customize it with your favorite toppings, serve it fresh from the oven, and watch every slice disappear.

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Homemade Deep-Dish Pizza Ingredients

• 1 packet active dry yeast
• ⅔ c. warm water
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 c. flour
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 c. pizza sauce
• 10 slices pepperoni
• ½ c. sliced mushrooms
• ¼ c. sliced black olives

How to Make Homemade Deep-Dish Pizza

1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
2. Stir in the olive oil, then gradually add the flour, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
5. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan and up the sides to create the crust.
6. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, then top with the mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives (or your toppings of choice).
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Use water between 120–130°F to activate the yeast properly.
2. Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size.
3. Press the dough up the sides of the pan to create a sturdy deep-dish crust.
4. A springform pan makes serving much easier.
5. Customize the toppings with your family's favorites.

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Recipe

Homemade Deep-Dish Pizza

JC Phelps

My Homemade Deep‑Dish Pizza is easy to make and perfect for pizza night. It’s a hearty, comforting dish that brings big flavor!

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 8

Calories 466 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 packet active dry yeast
• ⅔ c. warm water
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 c. flour
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 c. mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 c. pizza sauce
• 10 slices pepperoni
• ½ c. mushrooms sliced
• ¼ c. black olives sliced

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
• Stir in the olive oil, then gradually add the flour, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
• Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan and up the sides to create the crust.
• Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, then top with the mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives (or your toppings of choice).
• Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

• Use water between 120–130°F to activate the yeast properly.
• Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size.
• Press the dough up the sides of the pan to create a sturdy deep-dish crust.
• A springform pan makes serving much easier.
• Customize the toppings with your family's favorites.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 21gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 908mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 557IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 318mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Homemade Deep Dish Pizza

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