Meat Lovers Deep Dish Pizza (Print version)
A hearty deep dish pizza with a buttery crust, gooey mozzarella, sausage, beef, bacon, pepperoni and chunky tomato sauce.
# Ingredients:
For the crust
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2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1 cup (240 ml) warm water, about 105°F-110°F
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2 1/2 cups (315 g) bread flour, plus more as needed
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1/4 cup (35 g) fine yellow cornmeal
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, for the pan
For the sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (28 oz or 795 g) crushed tomatoes
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
For the meat filling
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8 oz (225 g) Italian sausage, casing removed
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8 oz (225 g) ground beef
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6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
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3 oz (85 g) sliced pepperoni
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12 oz (340 g) low-moisture mozzarella, sliced or shredded
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1/3 cup (30 g) grated parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Stir the yeast, sugar and warm water together in a large bowl. Add the bread flour, cornmeal, salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix until shaggy, then knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm spot for 60-75 minutes, until puffy and nearly doubled.
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Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, sugar and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thick.
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Cook the sausage and ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking them up, until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain well. Cook the bacon separately until crisp if it is not already cooked.
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet or deep cake pan with softened butter and the remaining olive oil. Press the dough across the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the sides.
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Layer the mozzarella over the dough. Add the sausage, beef, bacon and pepperoni. Spoon the thick tomato sauce over the meat and sprinkle parmesan on top.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the sauce is bubbling. Rest for 10-15 minutes before loosening the edges and slicing into wedges.
# Good to know:
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Resting after baking is important for clean slices.
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Use a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a deep 9-inch cake pan.
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Cook and drain all meats before layering.