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Deep-Dish Pizza Pie | Flavor Craft Recipes

Ingredients: For the Crust: 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F) 1 tbsp sugar 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup olive oil For the Filling: 1 lb Italian sausage (bulk or casings removed) 1/2 lb pepperoni, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh) 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil for greasing the pan Instructions: Prepare the Dough:

In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size. Prepare the Filling:

While the dough is rising, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, remove it from the pan and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the onions and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the cooked sausage back in and stir. In a bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Assemble the Pizza Pie:

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with olive oil. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out to fit the pie pan, ensuring the dough extends up the sides. Layer the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan. Top with slices of pepperoni, followed by mozzarella cheese and Parmesan. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the cheese, spreading it out evenly. Bake the Pizza Pie:

Cover the pan with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. Serve:

Let the deep-dish pizza cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!