Detroit Style Pepperoni Pizza
85% authentic · American
A thick, rectangular pizza with a chewy, focaccia-like crust, crispy cheese edges, and sauce layered on top of the cheese and pepperoni.
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Ingredients
- Bread flour3 cups
- Instant yeast1.5 tsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Warm water1.5 cups
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded12 oz
- Pepperoni, sliced4 oz
- Crushed tomatoes1 cup
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, combine bread flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
- 4
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan generously with olive oil.
- 5
Press the dough into the prepared pan, stretching it to the edges.
- 6
Let the dough rest in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
- 7
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Press pepperoni slices into the dough.
- 9
Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring it goes to the edges to create crispy cheese crust.
- 10
In a small bowl, mix crushed tomatoes with oregano and black pepper. Spoon sauce in stripes over the cheese.
- 11
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and caramelized.
- 12
Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
