How to make Deep Dish Pizza -
Deep Dish Pizza originated from Chicago, is now made world-wide. Its shape ensures more filling and the flavour oozes out, making this dish to be a must-try
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Pizza dough, Olive oil (ऑलिव आइल)
Cuisine : Italian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Deep Dish Pizza Recipe Card
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Italian cuisine is simple and a number of dishes having only four to eight ingredients. They rely mostly on the quality of ingredients rather than elaborate preparation.
Noteworthy changes in Italian cuisine happened with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now an integral part of this cuisine. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity each with a distinct taste. This cuisine today is probably one of the most popular in the world.
Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 51-60 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Tangy
Ingredients for Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Pizza dough 25 grams
Olive oil 1 tbsp + for greasing
Refined flour for dusting
Garlic , chopped 1 teaspoon
Boneless chicken , cut into small cubes 1 cup
Red chilli flakes a large pi
Fresh oregano , chopped 2 teaspoons
Salt to taste
Mozzarella cheese 50 grams
Button mushrooms , sliced 1/2 cup
Pickled jalapeno , sliced 8-10
Black olives , sliced 8-10
Sundried tomatoes , chopped 1 teaspoon
Onion , sliced 1 small
Pepperoni roundels 6
Fresh basil leaves For topping
Pizza sauce
Tomatoes , blanched and peeled 4 medium
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Garlic , chopped 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons
Fresh basil leaves 3-4
Red chilli flakes 1/2 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Dust the worktop with some flour, place the dough and knock back to release excess air.
Step 2
Grease a deep baking pizza tin with some olive oil and dust with some flour.
Step 3
Dust the worktop with some more flour and roll out the dough into large thick disc.
Step 4
Place the disc into the greased pizza tin and trim the excess dough. Cover with damp muslin cloth and set aside to prove for 5-10 minutes.
Step 5
To prepare pizza sauce, heat olive oil in a non-stick pan. Roughly chop blanched tomatoes.
Step 6
Add garlic and chopped tomatoes to hot olive oil, mix and sauté for 10-12 minutes or till tomatoes turn soft and pulpy.
Step 7
Add salt and tomato ketchup and mix. Add 2-3 tablespoons water, mash and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Step 8
Preheat oven to 180° C.
Step 9
To make the topping, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in another non-stick pan, add garlic and sauté. Add chicken cubes, mix and cook on high heat till done.
Step 10
Add chilli flakes and 1 teaspoon oregano leaves and toss. Add salt and toss well. Switch the heat off
Step 11
Add ¼ cup water to the sauce, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 12
Shred basil leaves, add to sauce and mix. Add chilli flakes and mix well. Switch off heat and cool.
Step 13
Dork the proven disc with a fork and spread the tomato sauce evenly on top.
Step 14
Thinly slice mozzarella cheese and place over the sauce. Top with cooked chicken cubes, mushrooms and jalapeno slices.
Step 15
Sprinkle black olive slices and sundried tomatoes, onion slices and fresh oregano. Finally place the pepperoni roundels all around.
Step 16
Place the tin on a baking tray. Put the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
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