Chicago-style pizza is known as deep-dish pizza. It features a crispy crust baked in a deep pan and a generous layer of toppings and cheese beneath the sauce. These Reddit users shared images of Chicago-style pizza, which is one of the most popular in the world, and are taking the Internet by storm, because they look absolutely delicious!
Homemade Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Reddit user countrymike revealed that he tried to make this pizza as close to Giordano’s as possible, so he mentioned the recipe he developed: “I used 3/4 cup of water, 1/2 teaspoon of active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 16 ounces of all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp of salt, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, 6 tbsp of softened margarine for the crust.” As for the sauce: “I mixed 28 ounces of whole peeled tomatoes, 1/2 cup of canned diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp of vegetable oil, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of dry basil, 3/4 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp of ground black pepper and 1 tbsp of fresh basil.”
Malnatti-Style Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
To achieve the pizza seen in the image, Reddit user macmotion revealed that the critical part is having the exact size dough ball for your pan, so that you’re not stuck with excess dough. Besides that, he expressed: “I also put a layer of crisco in the pan which acts like glue, allowing the thinly pressed sides to hold in place, and this type of Chicago-style pizza dough has no pullback.”
Chicago Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza
The pizza Reddit user Teelk3007 ate was a Chicago deep-dish pepperoni, which he described as having a layer of cheese so thick it could be measured in centimeters. One comment he made about the dish was: “It’s definitely not a dish for everyday. But in winter, when it’s -45 degrees, can’t be beat.” A reply from user Aldeno mentioned: “I hope the thickness means there’s a lot of cheese sauce, and meat, and it’s not just crust.”
Chicago Sausage Style Deep Dish Pizza
Reddit user Snowmobile2005 ate this Chicago-style pizza at a restaurant and noted that it took about half an hour to cook, leading him to assume it involves a relatively long cooking time. He also revealed: “The pizza is filled with salami, sausage, pepperoni, cheese, and meatballs.” A reply from user AverageMerica mentioned: “I feel they don’t add enough other toppings when you get there stuffed.”
Homemade Chicago Style Pizza
Reddit user Windyandbreezy mentioned that the reason he made this Chicago-style pizza is because he misses ordering it, having grown up in Chicago. Consequently, he decided to make the sauce and dough at home, using a cast-iron skillet to cook it. He also revealed: “I used Giordano’s recipe on their site, and he used corn oil instead of butter to grease the pan.”
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The Trick: Let It Firm For a Few Minutes
To get a Chicago-style pizza to turn out this way, Reddit user KianOfPersia mentioned that the secret is letting it firm up for a few minutes, like any good pizza. But also, he expressed that you don’t want to get a cheese and sauce soup bowl, so let it rest. A reply from user [borrado] mentioned: “It’s the kind of pizza you have to eat with a knife and fork.”
She Took a While To Get This Version
Reddit user deltanye confessed that it took her a while to get an acceptable version of the Chicago-style pizza, but she finally managed it. Nevertheless, she mentioned trying to make it better every time. She also revealed: “I mixed 350 grams of bread flour, 200 grams of water, 3.5g of yeast, 3.5g of malted barley powder, 7g of kosher salt and 23g of fat for the dough.”
Should I’ve Put More Cheese On It?
Reddit user jxrst9 shared an image of the Chicago-style pizza he made, but immediately mentioned that he could have added more cheese before baking it. He also stated: “Eating Chicago pizza is like eating lasagna with pizza crust instead of noodles. I used a layer of sliced cheese and a layer of shredded cheese, but I should add more next time.”
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Giordano’s Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza
According to Reddit user rainyjewels, this pizza came from a Giordano’s restaurant in Las Vegas. A reply from user Robothypejuice mentioned: “I should grab a few dollars I have, hop in my truck and go try that pizza before winter sets in, I’ll see if I can make it in time.” Other users also mentioned that Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s are both good options to get Chicago-style pizza.
Chicago Style Thin Crust Sausage and Cheese Pizza
Reddit user Horrible_Harry labeled his thin-crust sausage and cheese pizza as “Chicago-style thin crust”, a claim that might be controversial since it isn’t a thick pizza but it also represents the city of Chicago. However, some Reddit users agreed that it is actually a Chicago “tavern-style” pizza that looks amazing, as user nvanprooyen noted. User Horrible_Harry added: “This is my favorite although I also love some stuffed deep dish though.”
Individual Chicago-Style Pizza
Reddit user AccordingtoJP, who shared this image, mentioned feeling heavy after finishing that pizza, likely due to the amount of food consumed. Furthermore, he agreed with a comment from user [borrado], that joked and pointed out: “A pizza is a circle, it has ingredients, tasted good, and we all can just agree on that.”
Another Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza
Another Chicago-style pizza option is “Tavern-Style,” though in this instance, it was homemade. Reddit user Main_Composer revealed that the type of cheese chosen for this pizza was whole-milk mozzarella. A reply from user Ihavefluffycats expressed: “This pizza looks amazing and intriguing too. I need to find a good pizza sauce that isn’t too sweet and thin crust pizzas are pretty much the only ones I eat now.”
Conclusion
Chicago is best known for its deep-dish pizza, but we have also highlighted a thin-crust style enjoyed in the city known as “tavern-style.” Regardless of which of these two styles suits your taste, or other pizza styles from across the United States, you shouldn’t miss the chance to try it, because it looks delicious.
