Anders Bandt

Cheesy Motherfuckin Pan Deep Dish Pizza

Ingredients

For pizza dough

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • 700 grams [about 4 cups] flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more for coating bowls and stuff

Toppings

  • 4 cups of pizza sauce
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Ricotta cheese (for stuffing the crust, can use mozzarella or any cheese really)
  • Meat/veggies or whatever else floats your boat
  • Garlic + butter

Instructions

  • Mix the yeast into the water and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Add in olive oil and yeast mixture.
  • Mix until a very loose, sticky ball forms then transfer to a floured surface to knead for 4-5 minutes.
  • Let dough rise for several hours.
  • Roll out dough onto floured surface and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to an oiled baking pan and spread dough to cover whole pan surface.
  • Line edges with ricotta cheese and fold over to form crust.
  • Add all other toppings, layering first with cheese and meats/veggies and then pouring sauce over.
  • Cook for about 30 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.