Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Step by stepInstructions

1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and let stand 5 minutes. Mix in the flour, cornmeal, salt, and olive oil; knead 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour.
2. Cook the sausage, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet until the sausage is browned; set aside.
3. Simmer the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and garlic powder 15 minutes to thicken.
4. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Press the dough into a generously oiled 12-inch cast-iron skillet, pushing it up the sides.
5. Layer the mozzarella, then the sausage mixture, then the sauce, and finish with Parmesan.
6. Bake 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the sauce is bubbly. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.