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Detroit Style Pizza Recipe

Discover how to make authentic Detroit-style pizza at home! This recipe features a thick, crispy crust, melty cheese, and bold tomato sauce baked to perfection in a rectangular pan.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan (or Detroit-style pizza pan)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
  • Rubber spatula or bench scraper

Ingredients
  

  • For the Dough:
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the Toppings:
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup brick cheese diced (or more mozzarella as a substitute)
  • ½ cup pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • Your choice of toppings pepperoni, sausage, vegetables, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Dough
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add warm water and olive oil while stirring until a sticky dough forms. Knead by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Let the Dough Rise
  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Shape the Dough
  • Lightly grease the 9x13-inch pan with olive oil. Punch down the risen dough and press it evenly into the pan, stretching it to reach the edges. Cover and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the Oven
  • Preheat your oven to 500°F (or as high as it will safely go) while the dough rests.
  • Assemble the Pizza
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and diced brick cheese evenly over the dough, making sure the cheese touches the edges of the pan to create a caramelized crust. Add your desired toppings.
  • Bake the Pizza
  • Place the pan on the lower rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and caramelized.
  • Add the Sauce
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and spoon warm pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes in stripes or dollops over the top.
  • Slice and Serve
  • Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing it into squares. Serve hot and enjoy!