How to Make Chicago Style Pizza

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pour 1 1/2 cups (355.5 ml) of warm water into a large mixing bowl.

   The water should be at a temperature of 110 °F (43.3 °C) (43.3 C).
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   Step 2: Add 1 package of active dry yeast and 1 tsp.

   (5 g) of sugar to the warm water, stir to combine, and leave for about 5 minutes until the mixture begins to foam. , (5 g) of salt into the yeast mixture in the bowl once it had foamed. ,,, The kneading process should take about 3 to 5 minutes. ,,,,, (30.5cm) deep-dish pizza pan. , (1.3 cm) up the side of the pan on all sides. ,,,,
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   Step 3: Place 1 1/2 cups (338 g) of all-purpose flour

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   Step 4: 1/2 cup (113 g) of semolina flour

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   Step 5: 1/2 cup (118.5 ml) of vegetable oil and 1 tsp.

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   Step 6: Combine all of the ingredients using your hands until there are no major lumps of flour

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   Step 7: yeast or salt.

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   Step 8: Add the remaining 2 cups (454 g) of all-purpose flour slowly while using your hands to work it into the dough

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   Step 9: until you form a cohesive ball that is only a bit sticky.

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    Step 10: Place the dough onto a flat

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    Step 11: floured surface and begin to knead it until it is smooth and less sticky.

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    Step 12: Rub some oil around the inside of a large mixing bowl

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    Step 13: coating it evenly.

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    Step 14: Place the ball of dough into the oiled bowl and turn it to coat it evenly with oil

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    Step 15: and then cover the bowl with a layer of plastic wrap and place it in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours to rise.

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    Step 16: Remove the dough from the bowl when its size has doubled after an hour and divide it into 2 equal pieces.

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    Step 17: Turn on the oven to heat at 475 °F (246 °C) (240 C).

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    Step 18: Oil a 12-in.

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    Step 19: Place a ball of dough into the center of the pan

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    Step 20: and begin to press and stretch it to fill the bottom of the pan and work it 1/2 in.

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    Step 21: Leave the dough to rest in the pan for 5 minutes.

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    Step 22: Place a layer of mozzarella cheese across the bottom of the pizza

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    Step 23: then top with tomato sauce.

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    Step 24: Add any of your preferred pizza toppings over the tomato sauce

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    Step 25: then place in the oven for 30 minutes.

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    Step 26: Let cool for a few minutes and then serve.

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