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CHICAGO STYLE DEEP DISH-LESS PIZZA
PREP: 20 MINUTES | REST: 1 HOUR | PREHEAT: APPROX. 8 MINUTES | COOK: 12–15 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
ADVANCED RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 In a medium bowl, stir yeast into warm water until
dissolved. Add remaining dough ingredients and
stir vigorously to combine, then cover and let rest
for 1 hour.
2 Install SearPlate in the bottom level of
the unit, then close door. Select FRESH PIZZA,
set temperature to 450°F, and set time to
12 to 15 minutes (depending on desired doneness).
Press the setting dial to begin preheating.
3 While unit is preheating, lightly coat a rolling pin
with flour, then roll dough into a 10-inch round
circle. With your hands, push the center of the
dough to create a well, then pull the center of the
dough out to create a thicker than average crust.
The center should be about 1-inch thick, while the
crust should be about 1
1
/2-inches thick. The final
pizza should be 12 inches in diameter.
4 Transfer pizza dough to a sheet of parchment
paper. Top the dough with sliced mozzarella,
shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, and sausage.
Evenly cover with crushed tomatoes.
5 When unit has preheated, open door, then
transfer the pizza on the parchment paper to
hot SearPlate.
6 Remove parchment from bottom of pizza after
4 to 5 minutes of cooking, sliding pizza directly
onto the SearPlate. Continue cooking.
7 When cooking is complete, carefully remove
pizza from the hot SearPlate. Let pizza cool for
5 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and fresh
basil. Serve warm.
INGREDIENTS
DOUGH
2 teaspoons dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2
1
/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1
/2 cup cornmeal
TOPPINGS
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1
/2 cup pepperoni slices
1 cup crumbled Italian sausage, cooked
1
1
/2 cups crushed tomatoes
Shredded Parmesan cheese, as desired
Fresh basil leaves or parsley leaves, chopped,
as desired
TIP No time to make your own dough? Buy it
pre-made (1
1
/2 pounds) at the supermarket
for a quick weeknight meal.
DUAL HEAT