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Crispy Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza Recipe with Cheesy Edges Made Easy

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A quick and easy Detroit-style deep dish pizza featuring a crispy, buttery crust with caramelized cheesy edges and a thick, flavorful tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (about 440g)
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (7g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 12 ounces brick cheese or mozzarella, shredded (340g)
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage or pepperoni (optional, 225g)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes (360ml)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water (110°F / 45°C), sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with dough hook on medium speed for 6-7 minutes.
  4. First rise: Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the sauce: Heat a saucepan over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  6. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) and place the pizza pan inside to heat.
  7. Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough and transfer to the hot pizza pan. Stretch evenly to the edges with fingers, letting it rest if it shrinks back.
  8. Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded brick or mozzarella cheese evenly, spreading some cheese right to the edges of the pan.
  9. Arrange toppings: Layer sausage, pepperoni, bell peppers, and onions over the cheese.
  10. Bake the pizza: Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
  11. Add sauce: Remove pizza from oven and spoon tomato sauce over the top in three thick stripes. Return to oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese edges are bubbly and caramelized.
  12. Cool and serve: Let pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Keep the pizza pan well-oiled before baking to prevent sticking and achieve a crispy crust. Use fingertips to stretch dough to preserve air bubbles. Add sauce after initial baking to avoid soggy crust. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours for flavor development. Adjust baking times if using different pans.

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