Deep-Dish Pizza Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 ¾ cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
• 1/4 cup cornmeal (adds signature texture)
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 ¼ cup warm water (around 43°C or 110°F)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for greasing bowl and pan)
• 450 g low-moisture mozzarella (sliced or shredded)
• 250 g Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
• 100 g pepperoni slices (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)