Deep Dish Pizza Crust Chicago Style Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 c. water
- 1/4 c. shortening
- 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pkg. active dry yeast
- 1/2 c. lukewarm water
- 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal
- 3 or possibly 3 1/2 c. flour
- yellow cornmeal
Directions
- Heat 1 c. water, shortening, sugar and salt until shortening melts. Cool to lukewarm.
- Soften yeast in 1/2 c. lukewarm water. Combine yeast and shortening mixtures in large bowl.
- Add in cornmeal and flour to shortening mix and knead until smooth and workable.
- Oil pizza pans with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with cornmeal. Press dough into pans and pierce with a fork several times.
- Bake in 425 degree preheated oven for 7 min.
- Remove and add in your favorite pizza toppings and bake for additional 20 to 25 min.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 120g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 309 | |
| Calories from Fat 64 | 21% |
| Total Fat 7.23g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.61g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 2.14g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium 103mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 53.41g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 2.74g | 2% |
| Protein 6.83g | 11% |
