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EASY DETROIT STYLE PIZZA

Bakeanna
If you are a fan of true authentic American style thick pizza, then you need to try this recipe! This Detroit style recipe will blow your mind! The dough is made in 10 minutes and the rest is just a piece of cake. This Detroit Style Pizza Recipe is perfect for easy dinners or if you are have some friends over, it will take you directly to New York!
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pizza pieces

Ingredients
  

FOR THE DOUGH

  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour extra if needed
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

FOR THE TOPPINGS

  • mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Pepperoni or sucuk
  • Parmesan cheese optional
  • Honey optional
  • Burrata

FOR THE GARLIC BUTTER

  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE

  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl of a stand mixer, add in the flour, yeast, salt, sugar, water, and olive oil. Mix it till it comes together. If it is too sticky, add 1 tbsp of flour.
  • Knead for 2-3 mins until it has come together very well.
  • Cover and let it sit in a well-oiled bowl for 30 mins.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your pan with lots of olive oil and set it aside.
  • After 30 mins, add the dough into the pan and stretch it outwards till it is formed into a rectangular shape.
  • Cover and let it sit for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Meanwhile, to make the garlic butter, add in the butter, garlic and all the spices. Set aside.
  • To make the tomato sauce, in a bowl, add in the tomato sauce, and the other ingredients and mix.
  • After the dough has doubled , spread the garlic butter, then the tomato sauce, top with mozzarella, pepperoni and bake at 190 Celsius degrees for 12-15 mins or until cheese is bubbly and the edges are crispy and set.
  • Let it cool and then serve warm with some fresh burrata cheese, a drizzle of honey and some parmesan cheese!
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