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Detroit-Style Pizza

Make this Detroit-style pizza for your next hangout! With a thick, soft, & pillowy crust, and cheese all the way to its crispy edges!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rising Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Detroit pizza, Detroit-style pizza, Detroit-style pizza Pizza Hut recipe, Pizza Hut Detroit-style recipe
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 332kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly mist one 9x13-inch or 10x14-inch non-stick pan, or two 9x9-inch non-stick pans with non-stick spray, then wipe off the excess with a paper towel.
  • Place the warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl** and stir together to combine.
  • Sprinkle the yeast on top and allow it to dissolve.
  • When the mixture looks foamy (after approx. 5 to 10 minutes), stir in 2 cups of the flour until incorporated.
  • Stir in the olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
  • While continuing to mix, add in more flour until the dough gathers itself into a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl cleanly. (You may need slightly more or less flour; use your judgement.)
  • Lightly mist the bowl with non-stick spray, place the dough back in, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
  • Place the bowl of dough in a warm place and allow it to rise until doubled in bulk (approx. 45 to 90 minutes).
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • When the dough has grown to twice its original size, punch it down, and transfer it in the prepared pan(s).
  • Press the dough into an even layer in the base of the pan(s), and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cool the partially baked crust until it can be handled, then sprinkle with cheese, pressing it firmly up against the sides of the pan (this is easier if the cheese isn't cold).
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Apply the pizza sauce in stripes, then add the pepperoni.
  • Bake until the cheese is bubbly and browned around the edges (approximately 10 to 16 minutes).
  • Allow the pizza to cool for about 5 to 15 minutes, then use a thin metal spatula to loosen it from the sides of the pan and transfer to a cutting board.
  • Cut into slices and serve.

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Notes

*Aim for about 105 to 110 degrees F.
**This recipe can be made in a stand mixer OR by hand.
Find more detailed instructions, info, & tips for the crust here: Simply Perfect Pizza Dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 3mg