Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza

Holy hot.

Living in the Midwest is a bit of a challenge. One day it can be 60 degrees out, then next day 90. Yesterday the high was 93, in May! Today it's in the mid-80's and I'm sweating in places I didn't know existed, as the little miss and I just got back from a few swoops around the block.

Yes, she had sunblock on, and was shaded...

But, I'm not complaining, it is just odd. A planners nightmare!

I do not expect you to fire up your ovens if it is hot where you live, but this is a good recipe. Maybe for a cooler day?

Since I grew up in Iowa and Chicago is just a short road trip away, Chicago Style pizzas are on most menus around these parts. I love a thin crust pizza, but I also have a great love for the deep dish. I do not judge.

Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
pizza dough
toppings of your choice

mozzarella cheese

parmesan cheese
crushed tomatoes

oregano

basil

garlic

olive oil

*No exact measurements on this one...as we all know how to assemble a pizza, right?

Step 1: Grease pan, spread dough in pan pushing some of the crust up the sides of the pan, drizzle crust with olive oil and fresh garlic, layer on mozzarella.

Step 2: Layer on toppings of choice.

Step 3: Ladle on crushed tomatoes (I used 1/2 of a 28 oz. can - I like sauce!), sprinkle on oregano, basil and parmesan cheese.

Step 4: Bake at 425 degrees for 30-40 minutes (depending on how deep your dish is), remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting.

The little man loved this, but then again if he didn't like pizza I just might disown him. The only thing that would have made it better was a nice cold frosty mug of beer.