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Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza
INGREDIENTS
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For the crust:
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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup warm water
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1-1/2 tsp active dry yeast
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 cup olive oil
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Combine the yeast and water and let sit for 5 minutes to dissolve and proof. In a large bowl or KitchenAid (preferred), combine flour and salt. Add in the olive oil and stir cut the oil into the flour mixture. Add in water and yeast. Mix until a doug
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For the sauce*:
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1 (15oz) can crushed tomatoes
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1/4 cup minced onion
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tsp basil
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1/2 tsp salt
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In a medium saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add in tomatoes, basil and salt. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, covered.
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*I doubled the recipe for the sauce as I could not find quality crushed tomatoes in any can smaller than 28 ounces. The sauce freezes well if you are in the same predicament.
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For the pizza**:
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1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and drained
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3 oz pepperoni
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3 oz Canadian bacon
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12 oz mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
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1 Tbsp butter
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