Dirty Your Deep Dish Pan Pizza

Get ready to dig into the ultimate comfort food experience with this Dirty Your Deep Dish Pan Pizza recipe! Perfectly tailored for pizza lovers, this homemade deep-dish pizza features a golden, buttery crust that's crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, thanks to a generous greasing of your pan with unsalted butter. Layered with gooey mozzarella cheese, a robust tomato sauce enhanced with dried oregano and garlic powder, and your choice of hearty toppings like pepperoni, sausage, or fresh vegetables, this pizza delivers indulgent, restaurant-quality flavor right from your oven. Designed to prevent a soggy base with its clever cheese-first layering technique, this dish bakes to bubbling perfection in a cast iron skillet or a deep-dish pan. With minimal hands-on prep time and a quick bake at 425°F, it’s an irresistible, family-friendly recipe that will have everyone clamoring for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:115 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 0.25 cups Olive oil
• 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 14 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 cups Pepperoni, sausage, or vegetables (optional toppings)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for greasing the pan)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually pour in the warm water and olive oil, stirring with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 6

Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet or deep-dish pizza pan generously with the butter, making sure to coat the sides for a crispy crust.

Step 7

Gently punch down the risen dough and press it evenly into the greased pan, ensuring the dough rises slightly up the sides to create a deep dish.

Step 8

Sprinkle 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella cheese directly onto the dough to create a barrier that prevents sogginess.

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and garlic powder to make the pizza sauce.

Step 10

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 11

Add your desired toppings (pepperoni, cooked sausage, or vegetables) over the sauce.

Step 12

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 13

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

Step 14

Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges to release it from the pan.

Step 15

Slice and serve your delicious Dirty Your Deep Dish Pan Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1914.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5244.4

Total Fat 336.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 664.1mg	0%
Sodium 11382.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 336.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 24.9g
Protein 208.4g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 3133.5mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 1955.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.1%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 25.9%