Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza with Italian Sausage

A comforting Chicago-style deep dish pizza featuring a buttery crust, rich sauce, and layers of savory toppings.

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Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add warm water and olive oil; mix until just combined.
Knead the dough by hand 6–8 minutes or in a stand mixer 4–5 minutes until smooth. Let rest for 1 hour.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar, and salt; simmer until thickened.
Brown Italian sausage in a skillet until fully cooked. Sauté optional peppers and onions until softened.
Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F) and prepare the pan with olive oil.
Press the dough into the pan, forming a 2–3 cm rim.
Layer the mozzarella, then sausage, and spoon the sauce over the top, finishing with Parmesan.
Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbly, then let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

For a crispier crust, preheat the pan briefly before pressing in the dough. Use low-moisture mozzarella to avoid a soggy crust.