Baked Detroit-Style Pepperoni Pizza with Cheddar and Brick Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

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Thick, airy Detroit-style pizza baked in a rectangular pan with a crispy cheese crust, topped with spicy pepperoni and a blend of sharp cheddar and creamy brick cheese. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs bread flour, warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 90 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups bread flour
1 cup warm water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
20 pepperoni slices
2 cups shredded brick cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup pizza sauce
optional, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups bread flour, 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Pour in 1 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil, then mix to form a sticky dough. Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 2: Lightly oil a rectangular 9x13 inch baking pan with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place the dough inside, pressing to spread evenly to the edges. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
Step 3: Preheat the oven to 500°F. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded brick cheese evenly over the dough, covering the surface completely to create the crispy cheese edges. Top with 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, then arrange 20 pepperoni slices evenly on top.
Step 4: Bake the pizza for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and edges are golden and crispy. Remove from oven and spoon 1 cup pizza sauce in three stripes over the top. Optionally sprinkle 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
Step 5: Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving with an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.