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Detroit Style Pizza

Crispy, cheesy Detroit Style Pizza with caramelized edges, rich sauce, and perfect homemade dough.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian‑American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3.5 cups bread flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water 105–110°F
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
  • 3.5 cups shredded brick cheese
  • 2 cups pizza sauce
  • optional toppings pepperoni, veggies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rectangular steel pizza pan
  • Oven
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm water with sugar.
  2. Mix flour and salt, then add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled.
  4. Press dough into an oiled rectangular pan.
  5. Add cheese edge‑to‑edge and optional toppings.
  6. Bake at 500°F for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Spread sauce on top, bake 2–3 more minutes.
  8. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Brick cheese helps create the signature crispy edge but can be substituted with mozzarella and Monterey Jack.