Deep Dish Pizza Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Crust
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup warm water
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
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2 tbsp olive oil
→ For the Filling
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1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
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1 cup pizza sauce
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup cheddar cheese (optional)
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½ cup sliced mushrooms
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½ cup sliced green bell peppers or jalapeños
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Pepperoni slices
→ Toppings
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Additional shredded mozzarella
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Extra pepperoni and vegetables for garnish
# Instructions:
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Mix your warm water and yeast in a small bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it gets all foamy and bubbly. Meanwhile, in a bigger bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and salt. Pour in your yeast mixture and olive oil, and mix until everything comes together. Then get your hands dirty! Knead that dough on a floured counter for 8-10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic. Pop it in a greased bowl, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise for an hour until it's doubled in size.
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While your dough is doing its thing, cook up your ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat until it's nicely browned. Drain off any extra fat (nobody wants a greasy pizza!), then stir in your pizza sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to blend those flavors. Set it aside while you work on the next step.
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Heat your oven to 375°F. Now take that beautiful dough you've made and roll it out into a big circle. Press it into a greased deep dish or springform pan, making sure to trim any extra dough hanging over the edges. Start layering with a good handful of mozzarella right on the crust. Then add your meat sauce, mushrooms, and peppers. Feel free to keep layering with more cheese and toppings if you're feeling ambitious! Top it all off with a final layer of cheese and arrange some pepperoni slices on top for that classic pizza look.
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Slide your creation into the hot oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. You're looking for a golden-brown crust and cheese that's melted and bubbly with maybe a few browned spots. Once it's done, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes - this makes it easier to slice and ensures you don't burn the roof of your mouth on that first delicious bite!
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Cut your pizza pie into generous wedges and serve while it's still warm. This hearty meal stands on its own, but if you want to go all out, pair it with a simple green salad or some garlic bread. Watch everyone's eyes light up when you bring this to the table!
# Notes:
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This deep dish pizza pie combines the best of both worlds - a fluffy, homemade pizza crust with the hearty, layered goodness of a savory pie.
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Using a springform pan makes it much easier to remove and serve your pizza pie without it falling apart.
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This recipe is incredibly versatile - feel free to swap in your favorite pizza toppings or make it vegetarian by replacing the meat with extra veggies.