Description
Detroit-Style Pizza is a thick, rectangular pizza known for its crispy, caramelized cheese edges and airy, chewy crust. This recipe uses a cast iron skillet to recreate the iconic deep-dish style at home, topped with a blend of Muenster and mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and a flavorful pizza sauce, finished with Italian seasoning for a classic taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded Muenster cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Dough & Seasoning
- 1 lb ball pizza dough
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (divided)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Toppings
- Pepperoni slices (amount as desired, divided)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 500°F to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the pizza.
- Prepare the skillet and dough: Brush a 12-inch cast iron skillet with vegetable oil. On a floured surface, stretch your pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Place and season the dough: Transfer the dough to the oiled skillet, pressing it to fill the pan completely. Pierce the dough thoroughly with a fork to prevent bubbles. Sprinkle half of the Italian seasoning evenly over the dough.
- Stovetop puffing: Place the skillet on the stovetop over high heat and cook the dough for 2 to 3 minutes until it slightly puffs up.
- Add toppings: Remove the skillet from heat. Place pepperoni slices evenly over the dough, followed by spreading both shredded Muenster and mozzarella cheeses over the top, making sure to cover the entire surface including the edges for that signature crispy cheese crust.
- Finish with seasoning and sauce: Sprinkle the remaining Italian seasoning over the pizza. Use a spoon to dollop pizza sauce on top, then add the remaining pepperoni slices evenly.
- Bake the pizza: Place the skillet on the bottom rack in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are crisped and caramelized.
Notes
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to achieve the authentic crispy crust.
- Piercing the dough helps to create an even bake and prevents large air bubbles.
- Adjust pepperoni quantity based on personal preference.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to help the cheese set.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pizza dough.
