Deep Dish Pizza Dough - PMQ Pizza Magazine
Place the dough ball into the pan, and press it by hand to fit the inside of the pan (shortening works best if forming by hand). Or, the dough can be shaped on a dough press, or by using a dough sheeter, and laid into the pan. The panned dough should be allowed to proof (rise) for 30 to 75 minutes to develop a greater thickness and lighter texture.