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Homemade Detroit-Style Pizza

Homemade Detroit-Style Pizza That'll Wow Your Guests

This Homemade Detroit-Style Pizza combines a crispy-edged crust with a soft interior, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups bread flour the backbone of your pizza
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast SAF brand recommended
  • 2 teaspoons salt strengthens dough structure
  • 1.5 cups cold water adjust according to flour type
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for greasing and richness
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Wisconsin brick cheese excellent melting properties
  • 1 cup sauce vodka or fresh tomato sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Detroit-style pizza pan
  • Oven
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • plastic wrap
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of bread flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of instant yeast until well combined.
  2. Gradually add 1 ½ cups of cold water, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Coat the dough lightly with olive oil, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it sit at room temperature overnight.
  4. Gently deflate the dough and transfer it to a greased Detroit-style pizza pan.
  5. If refrigerating, it can be stored up to a week.
  6. For same-day pizza, allow to rise covered loosely with a towel for 3 to 4 hours until doubled.
  7. Use your fingertips to dimple the risen dough and stretch it to the pan edges.
  8. Let it rise for an additional hour.
  9. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and parbake the crust for 8 minutes.
  10. Cool the crust upside down on a rack.
  11. Spread sauce on the crust and layer Wisconsin brick cheese.
  12. Lower the oven temperature to 475°F (246°C) and bake for 10 minutes.
  13. Allow the pizza to cool for 5 minutes on a cutting board before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness. Use fresh ingredients and toppings according to personal preference.

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