Chicago Deep Dish
Authentic-tasting Chicago-style deep dish pizza
74% hydration
This authentic Chicago deep dish pizza recipe features a flaky, buttery crust layered with mozzarella, optional meats, and a rich tomato sauce. Ideal for hearty appetites and family gatherings.
This authentic pizza recipe uses all-purpose flour with 74% hydration for perfect texture.
Ingredients
406 g
All-purpose flour
60 g
Yellow cornmeal
1.25 tsp
Salt
12 g
Granulated sugar
7 g
Instant yeast
(IDY)
300 ml
Water
57 g
Unsalted butter (melted)
57 g
Unsalted butter (softened)
2 tbsp
Olive oil
33 g
Grated onion
1 tsp
Dried oregano
0.5 tsp
Crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves
Garlic cloves
794 g
Crushed tomatoes
0.25 tsp
Granulated sugar (sauce)
454 g
Shredded mozzarella cheese
45 g
Grated parmesan cheese
50 g
Sliced pepperoni
4 slices
Cooked and crumbled bacon
Recipe Parameters
Hydration
74%
Salt
1.1%
Yeast
0.17%
IDY
Flour Type
All-purpose
Ball Weight
650g
Servings
2 pizzas
Recipe Tags
Categories
chicago
deep dish
american
cheesy
hearty