Deep Dish Pizza

Directions

1. In a bowl add the warm water, oil, sugar and yeast, mix and set aside.

2. Next in the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, polenta and salt.
3. Attach the hook attachment and start mixing at med-low speed.
4. Pour in the yeast water and let mix on med-low for 5-6 minutes or until the dough goes smooth.
5. Remove from the bowl and onto a floured bench, bring together into a ball and return it to a lightly floured mixing bowl, cover in cling film and let it double in size, around 1 hour.
6. Now is a good time to make the tomato sauce, heat the oil in a medium pot. Once hot, add the onions and cook over med-high heat for 3-4 minutes stirring often before adding the garlic, sugar and a pinch of salt.
7. Stir well and cook this for 25-30 minutes on med-low until it’s thicker and almost 1/2 in volume, remove from the heat and let it cool.
8. Once the dough has doubled in size, remove it from the bowl and back on the floured bench, knead for 2-3 minutes.
9. Take a cast iron skillet and drizzle 30ml of olive oil into it, add the dough to the centre and using your finger push the dough to the edge and up the sides so it just starts to pop out the top.
10. Add a layer of sausage meat to the bottom, followed by the tomato sauce and finely the cheese.
11. Bake the pizza in a 240c oven for 25-35 minutes depending on the oven (mine was a little hot).
12. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-6 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing. Enjoy!