CI Deep Dish Pizza

[Ishi]

I finally tried my first attempt at making pizza dough with the help of my wife. The pepperoni was bought from Graziano Brothers in Des Moines. Turned out great for a rookie.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Nice job on that! I see you left half for me! Just can't beat homemade pizza.

Ryan

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Very nice, man I could do some serious damage to a pizza pie like that… looks delicious! Well done!

 

[bauchjw]

That looks incredible! I’ve waited in a few lines, freezing in Chicago for a pie like that! Great work!

 

[tx smoker]

Very nice looking pizza, first attempt or your hundredth. I battled pizza for years and with the help of the good folks here finally got it dialed in. Matter of fact, I did one last night for dinner. It's been quite an evolution for me though. First was making the sausage, salami, pepperoni, etc that went of the pizzas. Then was homemade marinara. Then was homemade dough. Finally, and the thing that I feel took it to a whole new level, was getting a 14" cast iron pizza pan. Oh man!! What a difference that has made. Perfect cook on the crust every time.

Nice job on that! I see you left half for me!

I'll arm wrestle you for that last piece Ryan

Robert

 

[kilo charlie]

Looks fantastic!

 

[Nate52]

That's one pretty pizza. I bet it tasted as good as it looks.

 

[yankee2bbq]

That does look good!!!

 

[rexster314]

What'd you cook it in?

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

The dough/crust looks pretty good. Not sure what recipe you used. But I think changing the sugar in it will darken the dough up a little. I’m sure some pizza gurus could chime in. I use to love a bunch of sauce in pizza but unfortunately starting about 8 years ago it’s instant heartburn for me hahah

 

[Ishi]

Nice job on that! I see you left half for me! Just can't beat homemade pizza.

Ryan

Thank you

Very nice, man I could do some serious damage to a pizza pie like that… looks delicious! Well done!

Thanks

That looks incredible! I’ve waited in a few lines, freezing in Chicago for a pie like that! Great work!

Thanks sir!

Very nice looking pizza, first attempt or your hundredth. I battled pizza for years and with the help of the good folks here finally got it dialed in. Matter of fact, I did one last night for dinner. It's been quite an evolution for me though. First was making the sausage, salami, pepperoni, etc that went of the pizzas. Then was homemade marinara. Then was homemade dough. Finally, and the thing that I feel took it to a whole new level, was getting a 14" cast iron pizza pan. Oh man!! What a difference that has made. Perfect cook on the crust every time.



I'll arm wrestle you for that last piece Ryan

Robert

Thanks and yes I’ve learned a lot on here!

Looks fantastic!

Thank You

That's one pretty pizza. I bet it tasted as good as it looks.

Thanks and yes it was good

That does look good!!!

Thank You

What'd you cook it in?

14 inch Cast Iron skillet

 

[Ishi]

The dough/crust looks pretty good. Not sure what recipe you used. But I think changing the sugar in it will darken the dough up a little. I’m sure some pizza gurus could chime in. I use to love a bunch of sauce in pizza but unfortunately starting about 8 years ago it’s instant heartburn for me hahah

I’m making a pizza again tomorrow night. The recipe call for 2 cups flour along with the regular stuff and for sugar it calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar. Yes I would like the crust browned more so do I add or take away on the amount of sugar?

 

[Ishi]

Some more Cast Iron pies.

 

[noboundaries]

Looks like your pizza experience is growing! One suggestion, try just one with a little less sauce, like one-quarter to one-half of what you've used. A suggestion I received long ago is, "If you can't see the what's underneath the sauce, you're using too much."

Pizza on!

Ray

 

[Steve H]

Looks great. A little less sauce wouldn't hurt. Still great though!

 

[forktender]

Your pies look great!!
No need to change the amount of sauce if that is what you enjoy eating, stick with it. I will admit that I use very little sauce on my pies, and it's only crushed tomatoes with a little S&P some EVOO and a few basil leafs.


To darken your crust, try adding some malt instead of changing the sugar amount in your recipe.

You can buy a bag on amazon, a bag is $11 and will last a lifetime of pizza making.
Start by adding 1/4 teaspoon to your two pie recipe at a time. Google the exact about for the amount of flour in your dough recipe.

The stuff is a game changer, in both the flavor of the crust and color of crust.

 

[tbern]

great looking pizza!! i enjoy them both ways, lots of sauce or less sauce!! it just depends on my mood that day and both ways taste good to me.

 

[chopsaw]

Great looking pizza . You got it goin on . Keep posting the progress .

 

[Brokenhandle]

Fine looking pizzas! Way overdue for homemade pizza myself!

Ryan

 

[Ishi]

Your pies look great!!
No need to change the amount of sauce if that is what you enjoy eating, stick with it. I will admit that I use very little sauce on my pies, and it's only crushed tomatoes with a little S&P some EVOO and a few basil leafs.


To darken your crust, try adding some malt instead of changing the sugar amount in your recipe.
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You can buy a bag on amazon, a bag is $11 and will last a lifetime of pizza making.
Start by adding 1/4 teaspoon to your two pie recipe at a time. Google the exact about for the amount of flour in your dough recipe.

The stuff is a game changer, in both the flavor of the crust and color of crust.

That’s the tip I’m looking for! I’ve tried a bit more sugar but I’m still seeking a darker crust! I’ll be ordering some for sure.

This is how a make my pizzas. I put the dough in a greased CI skillet then line the bottom with sliced mozzarella then the meat. I baked it at 475-500 degrees for 11 minutes. Then it’s pulled out and warmed up sauce is put on and another layer of mozzarella then baked again for another 11 minutes.
Next time I might just assemble the whole pie and see what happens. I hate soggy crust but maybe it won’t be a problem.
It probably appears to have a lot of sauce on my pie’s but no has complained yet. Thanks for all the help! I’ve got much to learn yet and every bit helps.