How to Make Detroit-Style Pizza - A Step-by-Step Guide

Detroit-style pizza is a regional variation of pizza that has gained popularity throughout the United States. This style of pizza is known for its thick, square-shaped crust, which is crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. The pizza is typically topped with sauce on top of the cheese, resulting in a distinctive flavor and texture that sets it apart from other types of pizza.

Originating in the city of Detroit, Michigan, this style of pizza has a rich history that dat...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups bread flour
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded mild Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package thick pepperoni slices

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 14x10-inch pizza

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Pour warm water into the bowl of stand mixer; mix in yeast and sugar and let dissolve.
  • Add 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and bread flour. Knead mixture together with a dough hook attachment until dough is very smooth, soft, and elastic.
  • Drizzle remaining 1 teaspoon oil onto a 10x14-inch Detroit-style pizza pan; use your fingers to spread oil over the bottom of the pan. Place dough in the center of the pan. Oil your fingers, then pull and stretch dough into a rectangular shape.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring marinara sauce, oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 525 degrees F (274 degrees C). Combine Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese into bowl. Toss lightly to mix together.
  • Finish the dough: Rub fingertips with some olive oil from the pan. Press out air from the dough while stretching and pushing it into a rectangle that goes all the way to the edges of the pan. Stretch dough up the sides about 1/2 inch or so.
  • Lay almost all pepperoni slices onto dough. Scatter cheese evenly over top, making sure to fully cover all the edges where dough meets the pan.
  • Ladle sauce on top in three long strips. Arrange remaining pepperoni slices over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pizza is a bit darker than golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Very carefully slide pizza onto a cutting board. Slice into rectangular pieces.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    474 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 1146mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 313mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 403mg