Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping

deep dish pizza (mrd style)

(1 RATING)
634 Pinches 3 Photos
MarthaRayDeen avatar
Charlotte, NC
Updated on Nov 18, 2011

This is an entirely homemade recipe for a great Pizza Pie. You can substitute the topping ingredients to include more veggies, chicken, ham, etc. I am basing this recipe on the one I made when I took this picture. Enjoy!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 1 family

Ingredients

  • PIZZA DOUGH
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 package active dry yeast, fast rising
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 dash cornmeal (for the bottom of the pan)
  • PIZZA SAUCE
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 medium 1 bay leaf (take out before using sauce)
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • TOPPINGS (FEEL FREE TO ADD/CHANGE MEATS, ETC.)
  • 1 package pepperoni, evenly placed (amount can vary)
  • 1/2 pound ground, cooked beef (amount can vary)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 package mozzarella, slices and shreds (amount can vary)

How To Make deep dish pizza (mrd style)

  • Step 1
    FOR THE DOUGH: 1. In large bowl (use electric mixer if available) add 2 1/2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Stir to blend thoroughly. In small bowl combine HOT water, honey and oil until blended. 2. Add water mixture to flour mixture. Mix to blend, then beat at medium speed until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Stir in about 1/2 more flour to make soft dough. 3. Turn dough out onto floured board or pastry cloth. Knead until dough is smooth and and small bubbles form just under surface (8-10 minutes), adding just enough flour (up to 1/2 cup) to prevent dough from being sticky. 4. Turn dough into a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (30-40 minutes).Put dough onto a lightly floured surface, punch dough down, cover with inverted bowl and let rest 10 minutes. 5. Roll dough out and place in greased, deep dish pizza pan or a metal Large Pie Pan (I find that if you lightly sprinkle some cornmeal on the bottom it keeps dough from sticking and browns the bottom nicely). Stretch dough to fit pan.
  • Step 2
    FOR THE SAUCE: Dice onions and garlic, fry lightly in oil. Season with oregano, basil and pepper. Stir in tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, salt and sugar. Let simmer on low for about 20-25 minutes (or until sauce is thick).
  • Step 3
    TO PREPARE: Place mozzarella slices on the bottom, then cover with meat and vegetables, sauce, and another layer of meat and vegetables. I always like the pepperoni to be on top so it cooks well. Cover with shredded mozzarella then put a little bit of sauce (spoonfuls) over the cheese topping and bake at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is nicely brown and bubbly.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes