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Crispy Detroit-Style Pizza Recipe with Irresistible Cheese Edges Made Easy

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This Detroit-style pizza features a thick, airy crust with crispy, caramelized cheese edges and a bright tomato sauce, delivering a perfect balance of crunchy and gooey comfort food that’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour, preferably unbleached
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water, around 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for the pan
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded brick cheese or aged cheddar
  • 1 cup (240ml) high-quality pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • Optional: pepperoni slices or cooked Italian sausage

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup (240ml) warm water with 1 tsp sugar and 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5–7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (300g) flour and 1 tsp salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: On a lightly floured surface, knead for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. It should feel slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. First rise: Lightly oil the mixing bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the pan: Generously oil a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) rectangular pan with olive oil.
  6. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and transfer it to the oiled pan. Gently press and stretch it to fill the pan evenly. Let it rest 5 minutes if it resists and continue stretching until it fits the pan edges.
  7. Second rise: Cover the pan loosely and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes until puffed slightly.
  8. Add the cheese: Spread shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough, pushing some cheese right to the edges. Sprinkle brick cheese or cheddar evenly on top, also to the edges.
  9. Bake the crust and cheese: Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Bake pizza on the middle rack for 12–15 minutes until cheese bubbles and browns around edges.
  10. Add the sauce: Remove pizza from oven and spread tomato sauce in three stripes across the top.
  11. Bake again: Return pizza to oven for another 8–10 minutes until sauce is hot and slightly thickened and crust is golden and crispy.
  12. Rest and serve: Let pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Press cheese all the way to the pan edges to create signature crispy cheese crust. Use a steel or cast iron pan for best results. If cheese isn’t browning enough, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Let pizza rest before slicing to help cheese set. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes to restore crispness. Avoid microwaving to prevent soggy crust.

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