Chicago deep dish pizza
A buttery, tall crust loaded with mozzarella, sausage and a chunky tomato sauce on top.
- Time1 hr 30 plus rising
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.86 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, salt, sugar, water and 2 tablespoons oil to a dough. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise for 1 hour.
8 min - 2
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Grease a 25cm deep cake tin with the butter.
- 3
Press the dough into the tin and up the sides about 4cm.
- 4
Fry the sausage meat in the remaining oil for 6 minutes until browned and crumbled.
6 min - 5
Layer the mozzarella over the dough, then the sausage.
- 6
Simmer the tomatoes, garlic and oregano for 10 minutes until thick, and spoon over the top. Scatter with Parmesan.
10 min - 7
Bake for 30 minutes until the crust is deep golden and the sauce bubbles. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
30 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.