Chicago Deep Dish Pizza with Mozzarella and Mushrooms

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Chicago Deep Dish Pizza with Mozzarella and Mushrooms Recipe

The thick, crispy crust of this Chicago-style deep dish pizza is topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and savory mushrooms. Ideal for pizza night.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Instructions

• Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
• Stir in the water and olive oil until a dough forms.
• Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes on a floured surface, then place it in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth.
• Allow the dough to rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Roll out the dough and place it in a 9-inch deep dish pan that has been greased.
• Spread the pizza sauce on top of the dough, then top with the mozzarella cheese and sliced mushrooms.
• 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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