Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Dough W/ Semolina

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   First proof your yeast by adding it to the warm water and letting sit for 8 minutes or so.

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   Mix all dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, you can sift the flour and semolina together if you like, but it is not needed.

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   Add proofed yeast to dry mixture and mix by hand, well you can use a utensil just not with an electric mixer.

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   Now for the oil, add the oil to the bowl.

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   Melt the butter and let cool, then add to mixture.

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   Knead lightly for around 1-2 minutes.

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   The texture here is not going to be as smooth as bread, this dough is flaky and if you over knead it it just isn't right.

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   Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

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   If you have more time your can punch it down after an hour and let rise again.

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    Oil your deep dish pizza pan (or cake pan) and press the dough out and up the sides.

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    Contrary to pizza delivery chains real deep dish pizza has a thin crust.

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    Top with provolone, sausage, pepporoni, veggies and sauce (or whatever you like).

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    Bake at 475 for 10 mins, turn and bake another 10-20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.