Sausage and Pepperoni Chicago Deep-dish Pizza

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until yeast is activated.
3. Step 3: Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Step 4: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Step 5: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
6. Step 6: Punch down the dough and roll it out into a thick circle, about 1/4-inch thick.
7. Step 7: Transfer the dough to a 9-inch deep-dish pizza pan or round cake pan.
8. Step 8: In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
9. Step 9: Add chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet and cook until vegetables are tender.
10. Step 10: Spread the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture over the dough.
11. Step 11: Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the sausage mixture.
12. Step 12: Pour crushed tomatoes over the pepperoni.
13. Step 13: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the tomatoes.
14. Step 14: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.