Gino’s East Recipe Easy – Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
This easy homemade Gino’s East deep-dish pizza recipe brings the iconic Chicago-style pizza to your kitchen! With a buttery, flaky crust, layers of gooey mozzarella cheese, a rich tomato sauce, and delicious toppings, this recipe is perfect for family dinners, weekend treats, or pizza nights with friends.
Equipment
- 9- or 10-inch deep-dish pizza pan (or cast iron skillet)
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Cheese grater
- - Oven
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water 110°F
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- For the Toppings:
- 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 20 –25 slices of pepperoni optional
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms bell peppers, or onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, cornmeal, salt, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours.
- Make the Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the dough and press it into a greased deep-dish pan, going up the sides.
- Layer mozzarella cheese on the dough first.
- Add desired toppings like pepperoni and veggies.
- Pour the prepared tomato sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly.
- Bake and Serve:
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve hot!
Notes
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for the best results.
Swap pepperoni for Italian sausage or go fully vegetarian with spinach and mushrooms!
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for the best results.
Swap pepperoni for Italian sausage or go fully vegetarian with spinach and mushrooms!
