Nickel Allergy Friendly Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Total time2 hr 25 min

Prep time40 min

Cook time45 min

Nickel Allergy Friendly Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the dough

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
1 tsp granulated sugar
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¾ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
¾ tsp kosher salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 tbsp olive oil, divided

For the filling

1 lb bulk italian sausage
Chef's tip
Remove the casings and crumble the links so they cook like ground sausage.
12 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼-inch thick

For the sauce

1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient note
Herbs and spices can carry nickel, so a low nickel diet limits them, but the small amount of oregano used to season this recipe is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid oregano, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
½ tsp dried basil
Ingredient note
Herbs and spices can carry nickel, so a low nickel diet limits them, but the small amount of basil used to season this recipe is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid basil, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
½ tsp granulated sugar
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For serving

1 oz parmesan cheese, finely grated (about ¼ cup) (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let stand for 5–8 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
2
Add the flour, cornmeal, salt, melted butter, and 1 tbsp of the olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 4–5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and slightly tacky but no longer sticky. Shape into a ball.

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