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Authentic Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza

This culinary icon elevates the humble pie into a towering bake of molten cheese and chunky tomato sauce, invoking the primal joy of earth and fire in a doughy fortress.

AmericanPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; set aside until foamy.

  2. 2

    Combine flour, cornmeal, olive oil, salt, and yeast mixture; knead into a dough.

  3. 3

    Let dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled, about 1 hour .

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll dough into a 12-inch circle.

  5. 5

    Press dough into a deep-dish pizza pan, forming a crust.

  6. 6

    Layer cheese, sausage, and crushed tomatoes on top.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with oregano and for 30–40 minutes until crust is golden.

📋Details

CuisineAmerican
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
20%
💧Water
42%
🌍Earth
24%
💨Air
15%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat1%
Entropy3%
Reactivity95%
0.061
Heat
0.140
Entropy
4.144
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

1048.17cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
52%
of 2000 cal
protein34.48g13%
carbs139.35g53%
fat37.81g32%
% Daily Value
Protein
34.48g69%
Carbs
139.35g51%
Fat
37.81g48%
Fiber
5.55g20%
Sugar
2.07g4%
Sodium
4.93mg0%