Pepperoni Deep-Dish Pizza

Health score
9%
Pepperoni Deep-Dish Pizza
1418 min.
6
344kcal

Suggestions


Are you ready to indulge in a slice of heaven? Our Pepperoni Deep-Dish Pizza is the ultimate comfort food that will satisfy your cravings and impress your family and friends. With its thick, buttery crust and layers of gooey cheese, this pizza is a delightful twist on the classic favorite. Each bite is a perfect balance of savory pepperoni, rich Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a zesty homemade pizza sauce that will have your taste buds dancing.

What sets this recipe apart is the time and care put into the dough. By allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for 24 hours, you develop a depth of flavor and a texture that is simply unbeatable. The result is a crust that is crispy on the outside yet soft and chewy on the inside, making it the perfect vessel for all your favorite toppings.

Whether you're hosting a game night, enjoying a cozy dinner at home, or simply craving a delicious meal, this Pepperoni Deep-Dish Pizza is sure to be a hit. With a preparation time of just under 24 hours and a baking time of only 25 minutes, you can easily fit this recipe into your schedule. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a pizza masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups bread flour 
  • 2.3 teaspoons yeast dry
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded divided
  • ounces pepperoni 
  • 1.5 cups basic pizza sauce 
  • cup warm water divided (100° to 110°)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • stand mixer
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Pour 3/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer with dough hook attached. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  2. Add flour to 3/4 cup water; mix until combined. Cover and let stand 20 minutes.
  3. Combine remaining 1/4 cup water and yeast in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
  4. Add yeast mixture, oil, and salt to flour mixture; mix 5 minutes or until a soft dough forms.
  5. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; cover surface of dough with plastic wrap lightly coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  6. Remove dough from refrigerator.
  7. Let stand, covered, 1 hour or until dough comes to room temperature. Punch dough down.
  8. Roll dough out to a 14 x 11inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Press dough into bottom and partially up sides of a 13 x 9inch metal baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover dough loosely with plastic wrap.
  9. Place a baking sheet in oven on bottom rack. Preheat oven to 45
  10. Arrange 3/4 cup mozzarella evenly over dough; top with Basic Pizza Sauce, pepperoni, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.
  11. Place pan on baking sheet in oven; bake at 450 for 25 minutes or until crust is golden.
  12. Cut pizza into 6 rectangles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories344kcal
Protein18.18%
Fat32.46%
Carbs49.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.83
Glycemic Load
25.57
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.478695625844%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:344.25kcal
17.21%
Fat:12.37g
19.03%
Saturated Fat:4.87g
30.42%
Carbohydrates:42.33g
14.11%
Net Carbohydrates:39.85g
14.49%
Sugar:2.62g
2.91%
Cholesterol:25.42mg
8.47%
Sodium:810.02mg
35.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.59g
31.17%
Selenium:27.65µg
39.51%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.05%
Calcium:224.34mg
22.43%
Phosphorus:210.37mg
21.04%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.35%
Folate:52.71µg
13.18%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.89%
Vitamin E:1.61mg
10.72%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.69%
Vitamin B3:2.1mg
10.49%
Fiber:2.48g
9.93%
Copper:0.19mg
9.59%
Potassium:292.47mg
8.36%
Vitamin A:392.91IU
7.86%
Magnesium:31.11mg
7.78%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.45%
Iron:1.29mg
7.17%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.13%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.62%
Vitamin C:4.29mg
5.2%
Vitamin K:4.44µg
4.22%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.35%
Source:My Recipes