Description
This deep-dish pizza pie is a delicious, indulgent dish with layers of gooey mozzarella, creamy ricotta, fresh bell peppers, black olives, and zesty marinara sauce, all encased in a crispy, buttery homemade crust.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
½ cup sliced black olives
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture; stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to fit a greased 9-inch deep-dish pizza pan. Transfer the dough into the pan, pressing it up the sides.
- Layer the bottom of the crust with shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by dollops of ricotta cheese.
- Add a layer of sliced bell peppers and black olives, then sprinkle dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the toppings, spreading it out gently to cover everything.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place slices in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is crispy again.
You can freeze the assembled pizza (before baking) for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and bake as instructed.
If you want a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
If using store-bought dough, it can be substituted in place of homemade dough for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
