Detroit Style Pizza
By Brava Chef Andrew
Dough Size
12 oz dough
Active Time
~10 mins
Total Time
~24 mins
About this Recipe
Detroit Pizza is similar in style to a Sicilian or Roman style pizza. Some call it the perfect rectangle - complete with melty cheese, a thick crust, and crispy pepperoni. Invented in the 1940s, this iconic dish is traditionally made using old steel drip pans. What separates this pizza from most is the cheesy crust - a fundamental part which is made easier than ever in your Brava. Just place half of the mozzarella cheese around the edges of the pizza, and then dress and top your pizza as you would. Press the green button and let Brava do the rest.
About this Recipe
Detroit Pizza is similar in style to a Sicilian or Roman style pizza. Some call it the perfect rectangle - complete with melty cheese, a thick crust, and crispy pepperoni. Invented in the 1940s, this iconic dish is traditionally made using old steel drip pans. What separates this pizza from most is the cheesy crust - a fundamental part which is made easier than ever in your Brava. Just place half of the mozzarella cheese around the edges of the pizza, and then dress and top your pizza as you would. Press the green button and let Brava do the rest.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh pizza dough
- 6 oz tomato-based pizza sauce (we love anything with San Marzano tomatoes)
- 8 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 8-12 pepperoni slices
- 10 basil leaves (optional)
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional)
From Your Pantry
None
Equipment
Brava square pan
towel or plastic wrap
cutting board
Nutrition Information
Allergens: Milk, Wheat (Gluten)
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1
Prep dough
- Place pizza dough in Brava Square Pan covered with a towel or plastic wrap.
- Allow pizza dough to rise at room temperature for at least 2-6 hours, or until the dough has relaxed and you notice air bubbles forming.
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2
Prep sides and toppings
- Place half of shredded mozzarella evenly between the 4 vertical sides of square pan and dough.
- Evenly distribute rest of shredded mozzarella on top of dough.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly on top of mozzarella.
- Place pepperoni on top of mozzarella.
- Add any other toppings as desired.
- Concentrate cheese and toppings around border, ensure minimal crowding in center.
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3
Cook pizza
- Place square pan on top shelf.
- Select ‘Detroit Style Pizza’ on Brava touch screen and follow instructions to place square pan on top shelf and press green button.
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4
Serve
- When your food is done, transfer pizza to cutting board.
- Arrange basil slices and red pepper flakes on top of pizza, if using.
- Cut pizza into slices and serve.
