Homemade Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza

A classic favorite with a buttery, crispy crust, filled with layers of cheese, savory sauce, and toppings—this Homemade Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza will take your pizza night to the next level!

Ingredients:
For the Dough:
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
1½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
1 ¼ cups water (room temperature)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing the pan)
4 tablespoons olive oil (for the dough)
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup grated onion
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¼ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
1 pound mozzarella cheese (shredded, about 4 cups)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pepperoni (optional)
How to Make:
1. Make the Dough: