Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza Recipes

DEEP DISH PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add all-purpose flour and oil; beat until smooth. Add the whole wheat flour, herbs, garlic powder and salt. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. , Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Punch dough down; roll into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet, letting dough drape over the side. Combine the mozzarella, Swiss and cheddar cheeses; sprinkle 1 cup over dough. Set remaining cheese mixture aside., In a large skillet, saute the green peppers, onions and herbs in oil until tender. Spoon half of vegetables over cheese. Layer with half of the Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the reserved cheese mixture. Layer with the remaining vegetables, Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. , Fold crust over filling toward center of skillet to form an edge. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with pepperoni and remaining cheese mixture. Bake 5 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 11-in. circle. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of two greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillets. Sprinkle each with 2 cups mozzarella cheese., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Spoon 1-1/2 cups over each pizza. Layer each with half of the sausage, pepperoni and mushrooms; 1 cup mozzarella; and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 450° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer.,

PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE DEEP-DISH PIZZA QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and cheddar cheese in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, beat eggs, cream cheese, milk, Parmesan, garlic powder and Italian seasoning; pour into dish. Bake 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Spread pizza sauce over egg mixture; top with sausage, pepperoni and remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil if desired.

DEEP DISH PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• Mix yeast in water, add 1 cup flour, oil, and seasonings, beat until smooth.
• Add more flour until you have a soft dough.
• Turn out onto floured surface.
• Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes.
• Place in greased bowl; turn to coat; and let rise for 1 hour.
• Punch down; roll into 15 in circle.
• Place in deep 12 in oven proof skillet.
• Spoon on sauce.
• Add Half the mozzarella, half the pepperoni, and half the parmesan.
• Repeat layers.
• Fold crust to form a rim.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is brown.

DEEP-DISH PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• Put an inverted baking sheet or pizza stone on the bottom oven rack; preheat to 475 degrees F. Brush the bottom and side of a 10-inch deep-dish pizza pan or a 9-inch-round cake pan (preferably dark metal) with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Press the dough into the pan.
• Combine the tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Spread 1 cup of the sauce over the dough; scatter the onion on top. Transfer the pan to the hot baking sheet; bake until the crust puffs up slightly and starts browning, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the pizza from the oven; top with the cheese, pepperoncini and pepperoni, then top with the remaining sauce. Return to the hot baking sheet and bake until golden and crisp around the edge, about 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Top with the basil before slicing.
• Toss the greens with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the pepperoncini brine; season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pizza.

SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI DEEP DISH PIZZA

Steps:

• Cook sausage, onion, pepper, and garlic.
• Prepare pizza dough (you'll need a cup of hot water) and press into greased 13 x 9 pan (3 qt.) baking dish. Pizza dough should go up about 1-2 inches on the sides on the baking dish.
• Spread sausage on top of dough, followed by a layer of pepperoni.
• Cover meats with the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Finish by spreading cheese over top of it all.
• Bake at 425 for about 20 minutes.