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Best Easy Detroit-Style Pizza Recipe

Name: Best Easy Detroit-Style Pizza Recipe
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 220 g
Ingredients: bread flour 3 cups; instant yeast 2 tsp; warm water 1 cup; whole milk 0.25 cup; olive oil 0.25 cup; brick cheese (or Monterey Jack) 10 oz; mozzarella cheese, whole milk, low-moisture 6 oz; kosher salt 1 tsp; granulated sugar 1 tbsp; unsalted butter 2 tbsp; crushed tomatoes 1.5 cups; dried oregano 1 tsp; garlic powder 0.5 tsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp

Detroit-style pizza baked in a steel pan features a thick, crispy, cheesy crust with sauce ladled on top. This family-friendly pizza style has a unique, airy interior that's become a nationwide favorite.

Cook 95 min Difficulty NORMAL 470 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

bread flour 3 cups
instant yeast 2 tsp
warm water 1 cup
whole milk 0.25 cup
olive oil 0.25 cup
brick cheese (or Monterey Jack) 10 oz
mozzarella cheese, whole milk, low-moisture 6 oz

Seasonings/Sauce

kosher salt 1 tsp
granulated sugar 1 tbsp
unsalted butter 2 tbsp
crushed tomatoes 1.5 cups
dried oregano 1 tsp
garlic powder 0.5 tsp
black pepper 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 48 g 41%

Protein 20 g 17%

Fat 22 g 42%

Serving size 220g

Cooking steps

1

In a stand mixer bowl, combine bread flour, instant yeast, kosher salt, and granulated sugar. Mix on low speed until dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
2

Pour in warm water, whole milk, and olive oil. Mix on medium-low speed for about 5–7 minutes until a sticky, elastic dough forms; scrape bowl as needed to ensure all flour is hydrated.
3

Lightly grease a steel Detroit-style pizza pan or 9x13-inch metal pan with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and drizzle a little olive oil. Transfer the dough to the pan and, using oiled hands, gently stretch it to fill about three-quarters of the pan; cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Finish stretching the dough to the edges. Cover and let rise at room temperature for 2 hours until puffy.
4

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, mix crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Simmer on low for 10 minutes to make your sauce; stir occasionally.
5

Scatter brick cheese and mozzarella evenly edge-to-edge over the risen dough, ensuring cheese touches all edges to promote caramelization. Bake on the lowest oven rack for 13–17 minutes until the edges are deeply golden and crispy.
6

Remove pizza from oven. Using a spatula, slide pizza onto a cutting board. Ladle hot tomato sauce in thick stripes over the cheese. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to maintain structural integrity.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this Detroit-style pizza recipe?

The standout ingredient is brick cheese (or Monterey Jack as a substitute), which caramelizes around the pizza's edges to create the signature crispy crust that defines Detroit-style pizza. Combined with mozzarella and the airy dough, it delivers the classic flavor and texture.

Q. What’s the most important step to get the airy yet crispy crust?

Letting the dough rise in the pan for at least two hours until it's puffy ensures the interior is light and airy. Baking at high heat in a steel or heavy metal pan creates crispy, caramelized edges. Don't rush either the proofing or the hot bake.

Q. How do you avoid soggy or undercooked centers in Detroit-style pizza?

Scatter cheese all the way to the pan edges so the moisture forms a barrier. Baking on the lowest rack and resting the pizza for 5 minutes before slicing also helps prevent a soggy crust or raw dough in the center.

Q. How many calories and what is the macro balance per serving?

Each serving is approximately 470 kcal, with about 48g carbs (41% of calories), 20g protein (17%), and 22g fat (42%). This provides a satisfying balance of energy from all three macronutrients.

Best Easy Detroit-Style Pizza Recipe

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