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Crispy Detroit Style Pan Pizza Recipe with Irresistible Cheese Lace Edges

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A quick and easy Detroit style pan pizza with a thick, airy crust and crispy, golden cheese lace edges that deliver next-level comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water (around 105°F / 40°C)
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for pan and brushing crust edges)
  • 3 cups (340g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) brick cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup (240ml) Italian-style tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional toppings: pepperoni, cooked sausage, sliced bell peppers, mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or knead with a stand mixer for 6-7 minutes.
  4. Let the dough rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough inside, cover with plastic wrap or damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the pan: Generously oil a Detroit style pan with about 2 tablespoons olive oil, coating all sides.
  6. Shape the dough: Press dough into the pan, stretching to fill corners, about 1-inch thick.
  7. Add the cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over dough, then scatter brick or Monterey Jack cheese, making sure some cheese reaches the pan edges.
  8. Bake the pizza: Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Bake pizza for 15 minutes.
  9. Add sauce: Remove pizza from oven and add tomato sauce in dollops or stripes on top.
  10. Finish baking: Return pizza to oven for another 7-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are crispy and golden brown.
  11. Rest and serve: Let pizza cool in pan for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use a well-oiled pan to prevent sticking and achieve crispy cheese edges. Stretch dough by hand to keep airy bubbles intact. Add sauce halfway through baking to keep it fresh. Watch cheese edges to avoid burning; they should be golden, not black. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese alternatives but cheese edges may not crisp as well.

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