1 hr 30 minDifficulty HardMeat & mainsMain ingredients 🥩dry yeastall-purpose flourolive oiltomato cangarlicoreganobasilspinachsalamipepperonimozzarella cheeseTags 🏷️WesternHome BakingCreaminess
Detailed recipeQuick recipeIngredients needed 🛒3 servingsdry yeast 1 and 1/2 tablespoonssugar 2 teaspoonswarm water (45–60°C) 300mlall-purpose flour as neededsalt 1 teaspoonolive oil as neededwhole tomato can 1 cangarlic 4 clovesoregano a littlebasil a littlespinach 1 handfulsalami as neededpepperoni as neededmozzarella cheese generouslyRecipe 🍳In 300ml of warm water, dissolve 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of dry yeast and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Stir gently, cover with plastic wrap, and let it ferment at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix lightly to blend.Gradually add the fermented yeast mixture and a small amount of olive oil while kneading until the surface becomes smooth and cohesive.Transfer the finished dough into a bowl and let it undergo primary fermentation at room temperature for about 40 to 50 minutes, until it doubles or triples in volume.Strain the whole tomatoes through a sieve to extract juice, then finely chop the pulp. Sprinkle a pinch of salt to draw out excess moisture. Mix in minced garlic, oregano, and chopped basil to make a homemade sauce.Separate spinach leaves from stems and remove all moisture completely. Slice salami and pepperoni into bite-sized pieces.After fermentation, press out the air from the dough and roll it out flat with a rolling pin. Carefully line the bottom and sides of an oiled deep dish pan, filling it up high. (Set aside a small piece of dough for the lid.)Place the drained spinach, salami, and pepperoni inside the dough-lined pan. Fill the center completely with mozzarella cheese. Cover with the thin lid dough and seal the edges tightly by folding them together.Make a small slit in the center of the lid dough to allow steam to escape and prevent the sauce from bubbling over. Generously spread the prepared tomato sauce on top.Brush olive oil evenly along the crust edges and bake in a preheated oven at 250 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.Ferment dry yeast and sugar in lukewarm water, then mix with flour, salt, and olive oil to form dough and let it rise once.Strain tomato pulp, mix with garlic and herbs to make sauce. Spread the dough in an oiled deep pan.Fill the dough with cheese and toppings, cover with a lid, poke holes in the top, add sauce, and bake at 250 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.Cooking tips 💡Excess moisture from tomato pulp or spinach can make the dough soggy, so removing all water content is crucial.To prevent the pizza from bursting or over-inflating due to internal pressure during baking, always make a cross-shaped vent in the top dough.Do not cut immediately after removing from the oven—let it rest at room temperature briefly to set the cheese structure and avoid messy spills.Recommended for 🙋⭐Those who want to make a rich, cheese-filled authentic American deep-dish pizza at home that rivals professional pizzerias.⭐People seeking a visually impressive and delicious meal for home parties or special weekend dinners.