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Crispy Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza

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A crispy, cheesy Detroit-style deep dish pepperoni pizza with a thick, airy crust and caramelized edges, perfect for pizza night and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, plus extra for the pan
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 3 cups (about 12 oz/340 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 20–25 slices Detroit-style pepperoni (or any spicy pepperoni sliced thin)
  • 1 cup shredded brick cheese or Monterey Jack (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) tomato sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir with a spoon or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 5-7 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 1 ½ hours, until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the pan: Generously oil your Detroit pan or skillet with about 2 tbsp olive oil, coating all corners.
  5. Shape the dough: Transfer the risen dough to the pan and gently stretch it to fill the pan’s corners, about 1 inch thick.
  6. Add toppings: Layer half the pepperoni slices evenly over the dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and optional brick cheese on top, then add remaining pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  7. Bake the pizza: Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C). Bake the pizza for 15 minutes on the middle rack.
  8. Add sauce: Remove pizza and spoon the seasoned tomato sauce in three thick stripes over the cheese and pepperoni. Return to oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes until crust edges are golden and cheese is bubbling.
  9. Cool and serve: Let pizza cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

Use plenty of oil in the pan to get crispy edges. Stretch dough gently instead of rolling to keep it airy. Add sauce halfway through baking to avoid soggy crust. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. For gluten-free, use almond flour blends; for dairy-free, substitute vegan cheese.

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Keywords: Detroit-style pizza, deep dish pizza, pepperoni pizza, crispy pizza, homemade pizza, cast-iron skillet pizza

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