Detroit-Style Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 3 1/4 cups bread flour
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the toppings:

• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 12-16 slices of pepperoni (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl. Add water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
2. Shape and Rest:
   Grease a 9×13-inch pan with olive oil. Spread the dough to the edges of the pan. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat to 500°F (260°C).
4. Assemble the Pizza:
   Spread the mozzarella cheese all the way to the edges to create a crispy crust. Add the pizza sauce in dollops on top of the cheese. Add pepperoni if desired.
5. Bake:
   Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden and crispy.
6. Cool and Serve:
   Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Enjoy!

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