Homemade Deep Dish Pizza Dough Recipe

This recipe will guide you through making a delicious deep dish pizza dough that is soft, chewy, and perfectly crisp on the outside. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you will have a homemade pizza crust that beats any store-bought one.

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix the warm water with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add the olive oil to the yeast mixture.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
7. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
8. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a circle to fit your deep dish pizza pan.
9. Press the dough into the pan and up the sides to form a crust.
10. Top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are bubbly.
11. Slice and enjoy your homemade deep dish pizza!

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