Description
This Supreme Detroit-Style Pizza recipe delivers a thick, crispy crust topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings like black olives, bell peppers, and pepperoni. With a signature rectangular pan-baked method, this pizza features a golden-brown crust with a tender interior, perfect for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 ½ cups bread flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105º-110ºF)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for dough and pan)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Toppings
- 1 ¼ cups pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 ½ cups shredded or diced mozzarella cheese
- Black olives (to taste)
- Bell peppers (to taste)
- Pepperoni slices (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, combine bread flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt. With the mixer on medium-low (speed 4), gradually add warm water and mix for 7 minutes. Stop the mixer and let the dough rest for exactly 10 minutes.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the mixer back on at medium-low speed and knead the dough for an additional 10 minutes. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and transfer the dough into it using a dough scraper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap (sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking) and let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Drizzle olive oil into a 9x13 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly on the bottom and sides with a brush or fingers. Transfer the risen dough directly into the pan; it will be sticky. Use a pinch of bread flour on your fingers to help spread the dough towards the edges without tearing. If it resists stretching, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for another 30-40 minutes, then try stretching again. You may need to rest for another 10-15 minutes if you stretch a lot the second time.
- Preheat the Oven: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat it to 550ºF (or the highest temperature available).
- Assemble the Pizza: Sprinkle dried oregano evenly over the spread dough. Add your desired toppings such as black olives, bell peppers, and pepperoni slices. Next, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings. Finally, drizzle the pizza sauce in three straight lines over the cheese.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake the pizza uncovered for 12-16 minutes or until the crust is golden-brown and crispy. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning at high temperature.
- Serve: Allow the pizza to cool for a minute or two, then use a sharp knife to loosen it from the pan. Carefully transfer to a cutting board, slice into 12 pieces, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use bread flour for the perfect chewy texture characteristic of Detroit-style pizza.
- Letting the dough rest multiple times helps it stretch easily without tearing.
- Spraying the plastic wrap with cooking spray prevents sticking during dough proofing.
- High oven temperature is key to getting the crispy crust.
- Customize toppings as desired to suit your taste.
