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