Ultimate Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza: A Slice of Heaven

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (312g)
• 1 cup cornmeal (150g)
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
• 1 cup warm water (240ml)
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200g)
• 1 cup Italian sausage, crumbled (approximately 150g)
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes (400g)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Olive oil for sautéing