Lou Malnatis Pizza Recipe Clone

LOU MALNATI'S CHICAGO STYLEPIZZA CRUST - DOUGH

Steps:

• In a mixer combine the water and the yeast and allow the yeast to dissolve.
• Add the remaining ingredients except for the cornmeal and begin to mix the dough using a dough hook on low speed.
• Once a ball is formed mix on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the dough becomes elastic and smooth.
• Remove from the mixer and place in a bowl coated with olive oil. Allow the dough to rest for approximately 4 hours.
• Once the dough is rested, place on flat surface and dust with some flour.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a deep baking dish or deep dish pizza pan, or cookie sheet for a thin crust pizza, oïl the bottom and sides of the pan with your fingers, spread in the cornmeal and spread the dough using your fingers at the bottom of the pan and make sure to have enough dough to come up the sides of the pan approximately 1/2-inch high.
• Begin by placing a layer of the mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the crust. Cheese goes first on a Chicago Style pizza. Add the tomato sauce and all of the toppings. Place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes until golden and crispy. If you want a regular pizza, use toppings of your cjhoice in the order of your choice.
• Serve pizza straight from the oven to the table.
• Good cold for breakfast too!

CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook on low speed.
• Mix until blended, about 1 minute.
• Add the water and melted butter. Continue mixing on low speed until fully incorporated, 1 - 2 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally.
• Increase the speed to medium-low and knead until the dough is glossy and smooth, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 4 - 5 minutes.
• Using your hands, coat a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
• Transfer dough to the bowl, turning once to coat with oil.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until nearly doubled, about 45 - 60 minutes.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onion, oregano and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in tomatoes and sugar. Increase the heat to medium-high.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups, about 25 minutes.
• Turn off heat.
• Stir in the basil and oil.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To laminate the dough, turn the dough out onto a dry work surface and roll into a 8- by 6-inch rectangle.
• Using an offset spatula, spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
• Starting at the short end, roll the dough into a tight cylinder.
• With the seam side down, flatten the cylinder into a 9- by 2 inch rectangle.
• Fold into thirds like a business letter. Pinch the seams to form a ball.
• Return to the oiled bowl.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
• Let rise in the refrigerator until nearly doubled in size, 40 - 50 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Transfer the dough ball to a dry work surface and roll out into a 13-inch disk about 1/4-inch thick.
• Transfer dough to the pan.
• Lightly press the dough into the pan, working into the corners and 1 inch up the sides. If the dough resists stretching, let rest 5 minutes before trying again.
• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the surface of the dough.
• Spread tomato sauce over the cheese.
• Top with Parmesan.
• Bake until the crust is golden brown, 20 - 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

THE REAL CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
• Combine yeast mixture, flour, corn oil, and kosher salt in a large stand mixer with a hook attachment; knead until dough holds together but is still slightly sticky, about 2 minutes.
• Form dough into a ball and transfer to a buttered bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with a towel and allow dough to rise at room temperature until double in size, 6 hours.
• Punch down dough and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Press dough into a 10-inch deep dish pizza pan.