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Classic Detroit-Style Pizza
Traditional dish · American
A quintessential Detroit-style pizza, known for its thick, chewy, and crispy crust, caramelized cheese edges, and sauce layered on top.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour3 cups
- Active dry yeast1.5 teaspoons
- Salt1.5 teaspoons
- Warm water1.25 cups
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
- Butter2 tablespoons
- Low-moisture whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded16 ounces
- Brick cheese, shredded8 ounces
- Crushed San Marzano tomatoes15 ounces
- Dried oregano1 teaspoon
- Pepperoni slices4 ounces
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 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 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 3
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Generously grease a 9x13 inch rectangular pan with butter.
- 4
Punch down the dough and press it into the prepared pan, pushing it into the corners. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix crushed tomatoes with oregano. In another bowl, combine mozzarella and brick cheese.
- 6
Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the dough, reaching the edges. Top with pepperoni slices.
- 7
Spoon the tomato sauce over the cheese and pepperoni in stripes or dollops.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and caramelized.
- 9
Let the pizza rest in the pan for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
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