uss chicago-style pizza

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69 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Dec 29, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 1 package dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 3.25 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • TOPPING INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 pound ground beef, browned
  • 1/4 pound italian sausage, mild
  • 1/4 pound pork sausage, mild
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni, diced
  • 1/2 cup canadian bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup ham, diced
  • 1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 - green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make uss chicago-style pizza

  • Step 1
    For dough, sprinkle yeast and sugar into warm water in small bowl.
  • Step 2
    Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Mix flour, oil and salt in a large bowl.
  • Step 4
    Make a well in the center and add yeast mixture.
  • Step 5
    Stir to form a soft dough, adding more flour if necessary.
  • Step 6
    Turn onto a floured board and knead until dough is supple and elastic, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Transfer to a large bowl, cover and let rise in a warm spot until dough has doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Step 8
    Punch down.
  • Step 9
    Roll dough to a 15-inch circle.
  • Step 10
    Transfer to an oiled 14-inch pizza pan, folding the excess over to make a small rim.
  • Step 11
    Spread with pizza sauce.
  • Step 12
    Sprinkle with all but a handful of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Step 13
    Sprinkle with meats (cooked) and vegetables.
  • Step 14
    Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  • Step 15
    Let rise in a warm spot about 25 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Heat oven to 475 degrees.
  • Step 17
    Bake pizza until crust is golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Step 18
    Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

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