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Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Easy Deep Dish Pizza has the best homemade pizza dough and your favorite toppings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $8

Ingredients

CRUST:

  • 1 ¾ to 2 ¼ cups (217-279g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 package Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • cup (158ml) very warm water (120° to 130°F)
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil

TOPPINGS

  • ½ to 1 cup pizza sauce
  • Other toppings as desired
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Place water in a measuring cup or bowl that is microwave safe. Heat until it reaches 120-130°F (it’s easiest to test this with an instant read thermometer). Add the oil to the water mixture.
  • Add water mixture to flour and mix until well blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky.
  • Knead on a floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press your pizza dough into the prepared pan.
  • Spread with pizza sauce. Top with desired toppings and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake on lowest oven rack for about 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.

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Notes

  • If you don't have a 9-inch round cake pan you can also use a 9-inch square pan, 9x13-inch pan or make this a traditional pizza.
  • Be sure to use INSTANT yeast NOT active dry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg