The Real Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dough

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I have it on good authority that this is the real deep dish pizza dough that's used in Chicago. The real thing is nothing like bread, or even pizza, dough. It is a buttery, flaky crust that is achieved by: 1) using corn oil (not butter) and 2) minimal mixing and kneading times. The pizza itself is built with cheese, toppings, and sauce, in that order. I suggest you use 6-in-1® tomatoes which are far superior to other brands. Classico® ground tomatoes are very similar. Contrary to popular opinion, cornmeal is not used in the dough by Chicago pizzerias.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Additional: 6hrs15 mins

Total: 6hrs25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

The Real Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Ingredients

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

1 ⅛ cups warm water - 110 to 115 degrees F (43 to 45 degrees C)

3 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup corn oil

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

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Directions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.

Step 2

Combine yeast mixture flour corn oil and kosher salt in a large stand mixer with a hook attachment; knead until dough holds together but is still slightly sticky about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Form dough into a ball and transfer to a buttered bowl turning to coat. Cover bowl with a towel and allow dough to rise at room temperature until double in size 6 hours.

Step 4

Punch down dough and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Press dough into a 10-inch deep dish pizza pan.

Nutritional Information

The Real Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 298.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.3g 11%

Carbohydrates: 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 14.3g 22%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.3mg 33%

Folate: 112.1mcg 28%

Calcium: 7.8mg 1%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 11.4mg 4%

Potassium: 72.7mg 2%

Sodium: 361.5mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 128.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.