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Deep Dish Detroit-Style Pizza

Deep Dish Detroit-Style Pizza
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Deep Dish Detroit-Style Pizza features a thick, airy crust with a distinctive crispy cheese edge and rich layers of mozzarella cheese topped with Italian-style tomato sauce. Baked in a well-oiled rectangular steel pan at high heat, this pizza delivers a satisfying crunch combined with a soft crumb and bold flavors. Perfect for sharing, it offers a unique flavor experience that pizza lovers crave.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups high-protein bread flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for pan

Toppings

  • 3 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Italian-style tomato sauce (slightly chunky)
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices or preferred toppings (e.g., bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives)

Additional Ingredients

  • Extra olive oil for greasing pan
  • Salt and sugar (already included in dough)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine bread flour, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, warm water, and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Mix and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
  2. Prepare Your Pan: Generously oil a rectangular or square steel pan with olive oil to ensure the crust crisps nicely and does not stick, which is crucial for the signature crunchy edges.
  3. Stretch and Place the Dough: Gently pour or stretch the risen dough into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to reach all corners without tearing, leaving some room for rising during baking.
  4. Add Cheese and Toppings: Layer shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the dough, making sure it touches the edges of the pan to allow caramelization. Add pepperoni or your preferred toppings evenly over the cheese.
  5. Spoon on the Tomato Sauce: Carefully spoon dollops of the Italian-style tomato sauce evenly but lightly over the cheese and toppings, ensuring the sauce remains distinct and vibrant after baking.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 500°F (260°C) for 12-15 minutes until the crust turns golden and crispy, the cheese caramelizes around the edges, and the sauce bubbles on top.
  7. Cool and Slice: Remove the pizza and let it cool slightly for the layers to set. Slice into squares and serve to enjoy the delicious contrast of textures and rich flavors.

Notes

  • Use a steel pan for authentic crunchy crust and cheese edges.
  • Do not overload the sauce to avoid soggy crust.
  • Allow all ingredients and toppings to come to room temperature before assembling for even baking.
  • Let the dough rest adequately to improve flavor and airy structure.
  • Make sure cheese reaches the pan edges to form crispy caramelized edges.

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Keywords: Detroit-style pizza, deep dish pizza, thick crust pizza, crispy cheese edges, Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, homemade pizza

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