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Making homemade Chicago-style deep-dish pizza can be a delicious and rewarding culinary project. Here’s a basic recipe to guide you through the process. This recipe is for a 12-inch deep-dish pizza.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
• 1/4 cup olive oil

For the Filling:

• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, crumbled and cooked
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• Additional toppings of your choice (e.g., green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)

Instructions:

For the Dough:

1. Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, and salt.
3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. Add olive oil. Mix until it forms a dough.
4. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.

Assembling the Pizza:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Prepare the Pan: Grease a 12-inch deep-dish pizza pan with olive oil.
3. Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to fit the deep-dish pizza pan.
4. Fit Dough in Pan: Press the rolled-out dough into the greased pan, making sure it comes up the sides.
5. Layer the Ingredients: Layer the bottom with half of the mozzarella cheese, followed by the cooked sausage, additional toppings, pizza sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
7. Cool and Slice: Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your homemade Chicago-style deep-dish pizza! Feel free to customize the toppings and quantities to suit your preferences.