Detroit-Style Sicilian Pepperoni Pizza with Crispy Edges

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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A thick, airy Sicilian-style pizza with a crispy, caramelized crust, topped with spicy pepperoni and a rich tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 108 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 320 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: 18 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/4 cups warm water
2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp, divided olive oil
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups sliced pepperoni
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F), 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir and let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Add 3 1/2 cups bread flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 500°F and drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil evenly into a 9x13-inch metal baking pan.
Step 4: Transfer the dough into the pan and press it out evenly to the edges. Let rest for 20 minutes.
Step 5: Spread 1 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano, then cover with 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese. Arrange 1 1/2 cups sliced pepperoni evenly on top.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are crispy and golden brown.
Step 7: Remove from oven, sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the pizza, slice, and serve hot.