Jul 14 2026
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Detroit Cheese Pizza Recipe

Inspired by DECO Wilmington
Time2h
Serves8

San marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, white cheddar, provolone, and sprinkled Gouda

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Ingredients

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Dough

Sauce

Toppings

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate the Yeast

    In a small bowl, stir together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the yeast is activated, add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    Let the Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.

  2. 7

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add the San Marzano tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 8

    Blend the Sauce (optional)

    For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired texture.

Assembling the Pizza

  1. 9

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.

  2. 10

    Prepare the Pizza Pan

    Grease a rectangular pizza pan or cast iron skillet with olive oil.

  3. 11

    Shape the Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and stretch it out to fit the pizza pan. Make sure to push the dough up to the edges.

  4. 12

    Add Sauce and Cheese

    Spread a layer of sauce over the dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella, white cheddar, provolone, and Gouda cheese evenly on top.

  5. 13

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  6. 14

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.

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