CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA 
1 (1 lb.) loaf frozen white bread, thawed
1 lb. ground beef, browned & drained
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. fennel seed
2 (6 oz.) pkgs. Mozzarella cheese slices

On lightly floured surface, let dough stand for 1 hour. Add onion to browned meat, cook until tender. Stir in tomatoes, paste, Parmesan and seasonings; simmer 15 minutes. roll dough to 15 x 11 inch rectangle, press into bottom and 1 inch up sides of greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Cover with half the Mozzarella and meat sauce; repeat layers. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serves 8.

 

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