Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, and sugar.

2. 2

   Dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.

3. 3

   Add yeast mixture, olive oil, and melted butter to flour mixture. Mix until dough forms.

4. 4

   Knead dough on floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, prepare sauce by combining crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 425°F and generously butter a 14-inch deep dish pizza pan.

8. 8

   Roll out dough on floured surface to 15-inch circle.

9. 9

   Press dough into prepared pan, pushing up sides to form 2-inch high edges.

10. 10

    Layer sliced mozzarella cheese evenly over bottom of crust.

11. 11

    Add cooked sausage over cheese layer.

12. 12

    Spread tomato sauce evenly over sausage, leaving 1/2-inch border.

13. 13

    Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over sauce.

14. 14

    Bake for 35-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

15. 15

    Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.