Detroit Style Pizza

Deep Dish. Can sub the red sauce for alfredo if you want and use whatever toppings.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Combine warm water, yeast and a little sugar in separate measuring bowl and let yeast activate. Pour the water mixture into the flour and mix until it forms a rough ball. Let rest for 10 minutes. Knead the dough until its done. The dough should not be too firm but bounce back into shape when poked. Cover with cloth and rise in warm location for 2 hours. For best results let rise in room temperate an additional 2+ hours.

Step 2

Pour a couple tablespoons olive oil in the bottom of a Detroit-style pan. Transfer dough to pan and turn to coat in oil. Press down on dough and spread it toward the edges. You won't be able to get it all the way to the edges; this is okay. Spread it as much as you can without tearing, then cover tightly in plastic and set aside for 30 minutes to allow dough to relax. Return to dough and stretch it out again. It should be able to reach the edges this time. If not, let it rest a little more and try again. To get the dough to stay in the corners, stretch it up beyond the corners so that it pulls back into place. Once dough is stretched, cover again and set aside while you make the sauce.

Step 3

For the Sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to about 3 cups, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Step 4

Pre Heat Oven to 550 degrees or as high as it will go if it does not get to 550.

Step 5

To Form the Pizza: Press down on dough with your fingertips to remove any large air bubbles. Lay half of pepperoni (if using) evenly over face of dough. Top with cheese, spreading it evenly all the way to the very edges of the pan, then add remaining pepperoni. Spoon sauce over surface in 3 even rows. (You will need only about half the sauce—save the rest for another pizza.)

Step 6

Transfer to oven and bake until edges are black and bubbly and exposed cheese on top is starting to lightly brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a trivet or folded kitchen towel on countertop.

Step 7

Carefully lift it out and slide it onto a cutting board. Cut pizza and serve.