Detroit-Style Pizza

Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients, ensuring freshness and quality. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins In the bowl of a stand mixer, pour warm water. Add yeast and sugar; gently stir and let stand until foamy, about 5-10 minutes, indicating the yeast is active.

Recipe View 10 mins Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil, salt, and bread flour to the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, knead on medium-low speed until the dough is smooth, soft, and elastic, approximately 8-10 minutes. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Recipe View 10 mins Drizzle the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil onto a 10x14-inch Detroit-style pizza pan. Use your fingers to evenly coat the bottom and sides of the pan. Place the dough in the center of the pan. Lightly oil your fingers, then gently stretch and press the dough into a rectangular shape, reaching the edges of the pan. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Recipe View 20 mins While the dough is rising, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine marinara sauce, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and garlic powder. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to a blazing 525°F (274°C). In a bowl, combine the shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. Toss lightly to mix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Once the dough has doubled, gently rub your fingertips with some of the olive oil from the pan. Press out any large air bubbles from the dough while ensuring it stretches to the edges of the pan. Dimple the surface of the dough with your fingertips, creating small wells. Stretch the dough slightly up the sides of the pan, about 1/2 inch. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Lay most of the pepperoni slices directly onto the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Scatter the cheese mixture generously over the pepperoni, making sure to fully cover all edges where the dough meets the pan. This ensures a crispy, cheesy edge. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Ladle the prepared marinara sauce on top in three long, parallel strips. Arrange the remaining pepperoni slices artfully over the sauce. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the pizza is deeply golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly caramelized, about 12-15 minutes. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.

Recipe View 5 mins Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before very carefully sliding the pizza onto a cutting board. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Slice the pizza into rectangular pieces. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Serve immediately and savor the symphony of flavors and textures! (1 minute)