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Detroit Style Pizza Recipe

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This Detroit Style Pizza recipe features a thick, airy bread flour dough baked in a rectangular pan to achieve its signature crispy, caramelized edges. Layered generously with diced Jack and mozzarella cheeses, topped with savory pepperoni slices, and dolloped with a zesty 5-minute pizza sauce, this pizza delivers bold flavors and a unique texture that’s crispy on the edges yet soft and chewy inside. Enjoy an authentic taste of Detroit with this easy-to-follow recipe perfect for homemade pizza nights.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2¼ cups (11¼ oz / 319 g) bread flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • ¾ cup (6 fl oz / 170 ml) warm water, lukewarm
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dough and pan)

Toppings

  • 6 oz (170 g) Jack cheese, cut into ½ inch (1 cm) dice
  • 6 oz (170 g) mozzarella cheese, cut into ½ inch (1 cm) dice
  • 6 oz (170 g) sliced pepperoni
  • 1½ cups (12 fl oz / 360 ml) 5 Minute Pizza Sauce

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix the bread flour, salt, and instant yeast together until combined. Add the warm water and knead on medium/low speed for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough forms a smooth ball.
  2. First Rise: Transfer the dough to a large bowl lightly coated with olive oil, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 2 hours.
  3. Prepare the Pan and Dough: Coat a Detroit-style rectangular pizza pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Transfer the risen dough into the pan and gently stretch it to the edges.
  4. Rest the Dough: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax, preventing shrinkage during baking.
  5. Preheat the Oven: While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) to ensure a hot environment for baking.
  6. Stretch Dough Beyond Edges: After resting, gently stretch the dough slightly beyond the edges of the pan to keep it from shrinking away from the corners as it bakes.
  7. Add Toppings: Evenly sprinkle the diced Jack and mozzarella cheese all the way to the edges of the pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the 5 Minute Pizza Sauce atop the cheese, then evenly distribute the sliced pepperoni over the top.
  8. Bake the Pizza: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the edges become very dark and caramelized with almost blackened crust and the exposed cheese is golden and bubbling.
  9. Remove and Serve: Carefully loosen the pizza from the edges of the pan using a spatula, transfer it to a cutting board, slice, and serve immediately.
  10. Storage and Reheating: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes until warmed through.

Notes

  • Using bread flour helps develop gluten for a chewy, airy texture typical of Detroit style pizza crust.
  • Letting the dough rest after shaping relaxes the gluten, making stretching easier and preventing shrinkage.
  • High oven temperature (500°F) is essential to develop the characteristic crispy and caramelized edges.
  • Layer the toppings in the correct order: cheese first, then sauce, then pepperoni to achieve optimal flavor and texture.
  • This pizza is best eaten fresh but reheats well in the oven to restore crispiness.
  • If you don’t have a Detroit-style pan, a comparable rectangular metal pan or baking sheet can be used.

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