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Authentic Detroit-Style Pizza
American
Non-Vegetarian
Dinner
Medium

Authentic Detroit-Style Pizza

A detailed recipe for crafting a traditional Detroit-style pizza at home, featuring a thick, airy crust, caramelized cheese edges, and a flavorful tomato sauce.

195 min total Base: 4 servings 800 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings4 servings
1Base: 4 servings32
Fixed ingredients: Bread flour, Instant yeast, Salt, Warm water, Olive oil, Sugar, Mozzarella cheese, Brick cheese, Pepperoni slices, Tomato sauce — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.
Bread flour
2.5 cups(fixed)
Instant yeast
1.5 teaspoons(fixed)
Salt
1.5 teaspoons(fixed)
Warm water
1.25 cups(fixed)
Olive oil
2 tablespoons(fixed)
Sugar
1 teaspoon(fixed)
Mozzarella cheese
8 ounces(fixed)
Brick cheese
8 ounces(fixed)
Pepperoni slices
30 pieces(fixed)
Tomato sauce
1.5 cups(fixed)

Instructions

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**1. Prepare the Dough:** In a large mixing bowl, combine 2.5 cups bread flour, 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast, and 1.5 teaspoons salt. Add 1.25 cups warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and knead until smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

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**2. Preheat the Oven:** Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating.

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**3. Prepare the Pan:** Lightly oil a 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan. Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and stretch it to fit the pan, ensuring it reaches all edges.

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**4. Add the Cheese:** Layer 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, extending it to the edges to create a crispy crust. Then, add 8 ounces of shredded brick cheese, focusing on the center.

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**5. Add Toppings:** Arrange 30 slices of pepperoni evenly over the cheese layer.

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**6. Bake the Pizza:** Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.

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**7. Add Sauce:** Remove the pizza from the oven. Spoon 1.5 cups of tomato sauce over the top, spreading it evenly. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the sauce.

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**8. Cool and Serve:** Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

💡 Chef's Tip

For an extra crispy crust, preheat the pan in the oven before adding the dough. Using a pizza stone can also enhance the crust's texture.

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