Enjoy a crispy, cheesy Detroit style pizza made easy with frozen bread dough. This recipe delivers the iconic thick, airy crust topped with savory tomato sauce and a blend of cheeses, perfect for a delicious homemade pizza night.
1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded brick cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). Place a 10×14 inch rectangular metal baking pan or Detroit style pizza pan in the oven to heat while you prepare the dough.
Lightly oil a clean surface with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roll out the thawed bread dough into a rectangle approximately 10×14 inches to fit the pan.
Remove the hot pan from the oven carefully and brush the bottom and sides with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Transfer the dough to the hot pan, pressing it evenly to the edges. The dough will be thick and slightly airy.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and brick or Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the dough, making sure to reach the edges to create a crispy cheese crust.
Bake the pizza in the oven for 12 minutes.
Remove the pizza from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the cheese in three stripes across the pizza, a signature Detroit style look.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and freshly ground black pepper over the sauce.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 13 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Detroit style pizza!