This is my best recipe for same day Detroit style pizza.
Summarized succinctly, the recipe is: half dry ingredients, half wet ingredients, then bake at highest heat possible.
This video reviews the whole recipe in 3 minutes.
Below you can read the full recipe, which can help you achieve a crispy-crust Detroit-style pizza, without the need for overnight dough preparation.
I regularly make this Detroit-style pizza recipe, start to finish, within about 4 hours; you can go twice as fast if you use more yeast.
Ingredients for Same Day Detroit Style Pizza
To get started, you’ll need these simple ingredients:
- Bread Flour – 100 grams
- Oat Flour – 20 grams
- Potato Flakes – 15 grams
- Yeast – 5 grams
- Warm Water – 145 grams (105°F)
- Salt – 5 grams
- Olive Oil – generous amount for pan coating
- San Marzano Tomatoes – 1 can (28 oz)
- Cheddar Cheese – for crispy edges
- Mozzarella Cheese – 110 grams (4 oz)
- Ground Beyond Beef (optional)
- Sautéed Vegetables (optional)
Equipment Needed
- Kitchen scale
- Mixing bowl
- Kettle or container for heating water
- Thermometer
- 8×10-inch Detroit style pizza pan
- Spatula
- Pizza oven or regular oven (as hot as possible, ideally 700°F)
Step-by-Step Guide for the Best Recipe for Same Day Detroit Style Pizza
Step 1: Mixing the Dough
Begin by combining 100 grams of bread flour, 20 grams of oat flour, and 15 grams of potato flakes in your mixing bowl.
Add 5 grams of yeast and mix briefly.
Now, we have 145 grams of dry-ingredients in our bowl.
Next, warm up water to 105°F and add 145 grams of water to your dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2: Adding Salt and Resting
After the initial mix, add your 5 grams of salt. Mix dough until it’s not sticking much to the sides of the bowl; if the dough seems too dry, add up to 20 grams of water.
Step 3: Preparing the Pan
Coat your Detroit style pizza pan generously with olive oil—use plenty of olive oil because this helps achieve the crispy crust that is characteristic of the best Detroit pizza recipes.
Step 4: Shaping and Rising
Transfer your dough into the oiled pan. Use your fingers to gently dimple and stretch the dough into all corner; dimples help you quickly spread the dough into the pan.
Let the dough rise in the pan for an hour or more.
Step 5: Toppings
Next, add your toppings of choice, such as ground Beyond Beef and sautéed vegetables, which should already be precooked.
Spread your San-Marzano tomato sauce across the dough, in little bits, allowing it to settle into the dough’s dimples and cover any visible dough.
Step 6: Cheese Placement
Place cheddar cheese around the edges of the pan for a crispy cheese crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously across the top, too.
Step 7: Baking the Pizza
Transfer your pizza to an oven heated to its maximum temperature (700°F if possible). Bake until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is bubbling, but not burnt.
Step 8: Serving and Enjoying
Once baked, use your spatula to loosen the edges and remove slices from the pan.
Serve immediately and enjoy pizza time!
Why This is the Best Recipe for Same Day Detroit Style Pizza
This recipe offers the perfect balance of convenience and flavor.
By using potato flakes and oat flour, the crust achieves both lightness and crunch, making it ideal for same-day pizza cravings.
Pro Tips
- Use plenty of olive oil in your pan for an authentic Detroit-style crispy crust.
- Pre-cooked toppings ensure even baking.
- Hotter ovens yield better crust results.
Enjoy making and sharing the best recipe for same day Detroit style pizza with friends and family!