Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza

Ingredients

• •Bread flour
• •Cornmeal
• •Yeast
• •Olive oil
• •Butter
• •Mozzarella cheese
• •Italian sausage
• •Crushed tomatoes
• •Garlic
• •Dried oregano
• •Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. 1Mix bread flour with cornmeal, yeast, salt, and warm water, then knead in softened butter and olive oil until you have a smooth, slightly greasy dough.
2. 2Let the dough rise in a covered bowl for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
3. 3Press the dough evenly into a well-oiled deep round pan, pushing it up the sides to form a thick edge.
4. 4Cook crumbled Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until browned, then set it aside.
5. 5Layer sliced mozzarella cheese directly over the dough first, followed by the cooked sausage.
6. 6Simmer crushed tomatoes with minced garlic, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt for 10 minutes to make a thick sauce, then spoon it evenly over the toppings.
7. 7Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and bake in an oven preheated to 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown.
8. 8Let the pizza rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the layers set.
9. 9Cut into thick wedges and serve hot with a knife and fork.