A tribute to Burt Katz and Pequod’s with their signature caramelized cheese crust.
Chicago Stuffed Pizza
This recipe recreates the iconic deep dish stuffed pizza made famous by Pequod’s Pizzeria in Chicago. A layer of cheese is edged along the crust which caramelizes as it bakes. The cheese, sauce and toppings are stuffed between two layers of crust for deep, indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
- 700 g Flour, All Purpose, 11-12% protein, preferably Ceresota
- 400 g Water (Cold)
- 45 g Lard
- 14 g Sea Salt, Fine
- 7 g Malt
- 7 g Yeast, Instant Dry
Directions
- The video tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to prepare the dough and assemble the pizza. Follow along to recreate this classic Chicago stuffed pizza at home.
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