How to Make Crispy, Chewy Detroit-Style Pizza
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison a regional favorite-Detroit-Style Pizza.
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Made this yesterday and it was so delicious! Everyone absolutely loved it. Came out exactly as in the video too. So simple and so good. Definitely a keeper!!!
I'm from NJ. In 1974, they passed a law that every strip mall of 4 or more stores HAD TO HAVE a pizza place. I lived in a small town and within a 5 mile radius was at least 20 pizzerias, including an old fashioned wood-burning oven at Felicia's. You could always get round and rectangular "Sicilian", but I began seeing a new take on the Sicilian, called "Grandma's Pizza. Similar, but different and, oh yeah, delicious.
This recipe is perfect as written. Easy, looks just like the video, kid friendly, crazy delicious, and surprisingly filling.
This is my favorite dough. We get this from Jets Pizza in Knoxville TN. This is the best.
To make it even BETTER.... Don't put the sauce on when you bake it in the oven. Warm the sauce up on the stove and after you take it out and it sets for a few minutes, then spoon the sauce over it. That way it won't sink into the dough and it stays thick through the whole pizza! There are so many good places for Detroit Style Pizza in the Detroit area. My personal favorites is Loui's! Thanks for the video!
@motorcitykitty700
Жыл бұрын
Loui’s is the best!!!!! Love that restaurant. ❤️
@teklife
Жыл бұрын
and at louies they don't bake the pizza with the sauce on it?
@dennisclark2554
7 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@devinmichaelroberts9954
6 ай бұрын
no.. thats terrible. The whole best part of a proper made detroit style pizza is the crust that forms from the tomato and cheese and bread. It makes it sweet and crisp and crunchy. If you spoon the sauce over after thats just gross
@devinmichaelroberts9954
6 ай бұрын
@@teklife They absolutely do bake it with the sauce on it and then they give you extra sauce if you ask that you can spoon over. The trick is you add sauce after about 20 minutes
I made the America's Test Kitchen recipe. Excellent step by step directions. I added cooked Italian sausage and chopped bell pepper to the sauce mixture. I also allowed a 90 min. final rise using rapid rise yeast. Wow, how scrumptious, crunchy cheese edges and crust. No blue steel pan...😊. I will make this again !
@thierrynakache
Жыл бұрын
Why no blue steel pan ?
I had been doing this recipe for some times now and every time it's comes as delicious as it looks, simply the best!
I grew up on Buddy's pizza! I can't get Detroit style anywhere near where I live now. You guys have made my year with this recipe/technique!!! Thanks from a displaced motor-baby!!!
@Ashencrowe
4 жыл бұрын
They make it look easy, and I've got the pans all seasoned proper. Gonna try this over Christmas Break. Might order up some Wisconsin Brick Cheese and pay for the shipping....
@kristinbbrm1
4 жыл бұрын
Neat! Have you tried making this yet? I really want one of those pans!!! I want to try this out for sure.
@spizzlo
4 жыл бұрын
It really does look like a Buddy's pizza. They could have added another layer to the madness with pepperoni, which would be the first layer below the cheese.
@neilyaremchuk6798
4 жыл бұрын
Eddie T they’re getting ready to open up Buddy’s in five more states and even airports.
@markb.humble6945
4 жыл бұрын
so how did the recipi turn out?!?!? anyone here try it yet, and if so did you follow exactly?
Went to the real buddy’s and loved it. They ship all over the country too. I splurged and had a few pizzas shipped. So good!
Ladies, I, the son of a masterful cook-My Mom, have had visions of me cooking the most wonderful home-made bread imaginable. My enthusiasm is tempered by my desire to master the skill/art of cooking homemade pizza-mine is the only mouth to feed here, at the moment; your edition of this recipe in your list of topics to cover is well appreciated. Thank you!
To say that this is my "go to" pizza recipe is an understatement. Friday night pizza has been a tradition in my house for years. I love making bread and working with yeast when baking, but always struggled to find a pizza dough that was just right. Found it! Over the years my family has gotten smaller and this recipe makes just enough pizza for me and my friends. Since I like my crust on the thick side, it's really perfect. I don't really bother with takeout pies on Fridays anymore...doesn't even compare. Thanks ATK!
Nobody beats Detroit Style Pizza! The secret is out. 🤩
My husband is a displaced Detroiter living in DC. His nickname as a child was Buddy and we go to Buddy’s for pizza whenever we visit his family. I made this and he was very impressed. I ordered the Wisconsin brick cheese thru Amazon and a pan too.
@XavierKatzone
2 жыл бұрын
What brick cheese brand / type did you get? I used Jack and it was great!
@kevink6420
12 күн бұрын
@@XavierKatzoneI live in Wisconsin, the absolute best is a place called Widmers in Theresa, WI. Not only is it probably amazing on your pizza its my favorite cheese period as a lifelong Wisconsin resident. I just eat it sliced cold. You want the MILD brick which tastes like heaven. Aged brick tastes similar to Limburger and smells horrid (my opinion as I dont like smelly cheese).
Amazing looking pizza. I had this style of pizza recently at Field & Fire Bakery in Grand Rapids Michigan. One of the most delicious pizza's I've ever had.
Thank you again for such a fantastic video. I've made this pizza many times per your incredible instructions and it's flawless every time! I put many more items on mine and enjoy it so much! BTW, I was born in Detroit in 1951, but I've lived in California for 40+ years and I can not thank you enough! :-)
Oh! That looks delicious! Superb!
I've made this maybe ten times. It's simple to make and always a winner.
I will be making this later this weekend. I also love the History of the Detroit Pizza!! Thank you for the video!!
We have tried several detroit style doughs and THIS IS IT!!!! Tyvm. Finally. We use whole milk mozzarella.
Love these recipe videos. Thanks
Wow it so simple, definitely going to make it.
Best, most consistent pizza I've made at home. Well done, guys and wow! Thank you ! : )
Yum!! I love Buddy’s pizza!!
@boogitybear2283
3 жыл бұрын
I tried it for the first time thinking it’s not going to be all that. Was I ever wrong! It’s so delicious!
Just cooked one up tonight and ATE IT - MMMMMM! ❤️❤️❤️ Now that's a REAL KEEPER! 👍👍👍
I’m from Detroit area living in West Michigan they just opened up a buddies, but I used a recipe and it turned out amazing thank you wish I could send you a pic
I'll make this because I love all manner of pizza. I prefer a very thin crust, but there's nothing wrong with thick.
Excellent.! I just bought my first Detroit pizza.... Now.. I'll be making it on my own.... WONDERFUL!
Excellent recipe! I have access to Brick cheese so used it. Definitely will make again
This one and your chicago thin crust recipe are regulars in my household. soooo delicious
First time I've ever heard of this kind of pizza from over here in New Zealand and you really had me salivating! Can't wait to make it.
Finally a recipe that is true to the original Detroit style Pizza
When in Detroit feel free to try Loui’s in Hazel Park or Cloverleaf in Roseville for Detroit style pizza. Buddy’s is nice but these two places deserve attention too as they were partners with Buddy’s years ago before the big fight.
@Steve_Marsden
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man. I don’t really know how to say this kindly, but Cloverleaf is in Eastpointe, not Roseville.
@neilyaremchuk6798
3 жыл бұрын
Steve Marsden that it is. Still East Detroit in my mind.
@microtasker
3 жыл бұрын
Loui's get's my vote. Don't forget to have the salad. The dressing is worth the trip in itself.
@petera4476
3 жыл бұрын
Oohh I want to see an doco on the story of Buddy's
@boogitybear2283
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil! I’m now making a road trip!
I made this recipe, and it was really good! 🍕
Made this a few days ago and it was amazingly delicious! It’s thanksgiving eve and I gotta go, time to make it again for family showing up 🔜!! 💯🍕💯
Excellent!
Obviously that looks amazing 👏
I own four 8x10 Detroit pans from the Detroit Pizza Co. Good prices and I used their Pre-mixed pizza dough good stuff. King Arthur flour has a good recipe too!!
@windermere2330
3 жыл бұрын
Scott Roberts I’ve been to that shop in St. Clair Shores, MI. Very good pizza! The owner is a great guy as well.
Made this today and OMG soo friggin good!!🤤🤤 I over did it with the olive oil but didnt seem to hurt the final product. Thank you!!
@windermere2330
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never made dough before. Was it difficult?
@texastippn
2 жыл бұрын
@@windermere2330 so easy! Idk why I was so afraid?
Love love love!!!!
Thats what i needed, i dont like thin crust pizza, i want not only a thicker fluffy crust, but a good flavor too with the herbs or whatever. Thanks.
You can buy the real pans on line. I did. Also, I believe the sauce goes on after the bake (IMHO). Austin, TX residents can now get true Detroit style pizza at VIA 313.
If there’s anyone here in Southern California there’s a Detroit style pizza shop in West Hollywood. It’s called D Town Pizzeria. I’ve had it a few times now and it’s excellent!
@microtasker
3 жыл бұрын
Over in W H'wood I stayed a couple of blocks from Detroit street. It's funny because I just got off a plane from there.
That looks good!!
Detroit style pizza is where it's at!
@greg_216
3 жыл бұрын
Amen. New York and Chicago are over in the corner about to the throw punches. Meanwhile, we're busy eatin' the good stuff. 👍👍
@coreyeatsdetroit9733
3 жыл бұрын
@@greg_216 masterfully said my man!
@boogitybear2283
3 жыл бұрын
It’s my new addiction!
I live 2 minutes down the street from Buddy’s Pizza. It’s always packed every single night!
@RandemNJ
4 жыл бұрын
Damn! It's that good?
@gena7359
4 жыл бұрын
Lucky you!
@lisachavis1111
4 жыл бұрын
Lol yeah it’s really well known around here:)
@JoeBlow_4
4 жыл бұрын
I used to go to Shields' when we'd come out of a Tigers game at old Tiger Stadium. Shields' is Detroit style as well but not as famous as Buddy's. I always loved Shields'.
@lisachavis1111
4 жыл бұрын
Oh man haven’t heard that one in a while...Tiger Stadium! Ohhh the memories haha. I’ve never been to Shields but definitely heard the name. Will have to give it a try next time I’m over that way:)
Wow!!! Absolutely delicious Pizza!! So easy to make and worth skipping ordering take-out.
Wow. Impressive
This pizza looks so good. I look this up because cafe Pomodoro in Delaware makes a delicious Detroit pizza, but it’s a bit different then buddy’s but yummy.
Julia makes me laugh outloud at least once an episode. "you gotta know someone!"
I made this last night. The dough, sauce and directions were perfecf! So good - loved the crunchy edges🍷
@boogitybear2283
3 жыл бұрын
Was it hard to make? I’m considering making one as well.
Made it tonight. It was good. Would like to try it with the brick cheese.
@redxsage
3 жыл бұрын
Or pepperjack...?
I use a 9 inch cake pan. Plus I raise the dough in the pan. ( after making it fit ) it's a home style fluffy pizza.
@comesahorseman
4 жыл бұрын
I use a roughly 9 inch Lodge carbon steel pan; it crisps up the edges nicely. ;)
@thelastglassbender9127
4 жыл бұрын
I use a 10" spatula
@Payin_Attention
4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'll probably use my 12" cast iron skillet. I've got a legit blue steel pizza pan on my list, but they're like thirty five bucks, so for now I'll make due.
Growing up on old school Little Caesers, I do like the sauce under, even if it isn't the trad. Detroit way. But this does like amazingly good.
For the autolyse & the pan rest, a damp kitchen towel would work wonderfully. Let's all try to bring back all the "old fashioned" methods that did not rely on plastic...plates or towels to cover a bowl of resting whatever, for instance. Thanks for a good recipe. Will be trying it soon!
@itburns5756
4 жыл бұрын
You could also cover the dough with a wedding gown.
@wiibaron
4 жыл бұрын
I use the cut off legs from my bellbottoms!
@Hoakaloa
4 жыл бұрын
@@wiibaron you still have bellbottoms??? do you have the Britannia ones with the patch work sides????
@v7ran
4 жыл бұрын
Ok boomer
@u4ea565
4 жыл бұрын
Right on James Lee! I was going to write the same thing about using plastic, cause we are filling up the oceans with it but you beat me to it! Great job! and 'great minds" ;-)
YESSSSS! Detroit Favorite great pizza will absolutely give your recipe a whirl lol Detroit Mamma
There is a pizza supply house at 14 Mile and Groesbeck in frayser they carry those blue steel pans sorry I forgot the name of the place you can probably look it up
@kvnvan
3 жыл бұрын
Roselli's
Excellent pizza. Have made this twice but can’t seem to get the bottom crust to crisp. Will keep trying 🍕
I’m so excited to try this recipe! I never wanna make a whole pizza at home because the crust seem so bland, but this one looks very flavorful crispy and delicious! Thank you for sharing and thanks to Buddy’s for sharing as well.
@windermere2330
3 жыл бұрын
Anthony Flores did you make it Anthony? If so how was it?
Yes!
Looks wonderful! Where is the exact dough recipe?
Thanks for a great video! I have a question on the pan, will it work just as well if I use an iron skillet? Best wishes!
@unclejoe1917
2 жыл бұрын
Probably not. The skillet will take a long time to heat up and while doing so, allows moisture to create steam at the contact point between the pan and crust. The magic of this pan is that it heats up fast enough to go from cold to crisping without letting the crust to collect steam.
@thierrynakache
Жыл бұрын
@@unclejoe1917 it is white steal, yes ?
Do they ever share a link to where I can buy that pan?
I gotta have one of those pizza pans!!!
@a2ndopynyn
4 жыл бұрын
www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFKF4G8
@tamcon72
4 жыл бұрын
detroitstylepizza.com/shop/
I make this ALL the time!! Nothing short of DELISH!! I’ve even used my glass Pyrex... Always Yummy!!
@zagnut48219
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting...how'd the pyrex work out? I considered it, but thought it might not retain enough heat for those nice dark cheese edges and thorough dough cooking.
@costello357
3 жыл бұрын
@@zagnut48219 produces a great crispy cheese edge...though I haven’t made this in a while... my newest kick is foccacia bread
@zagnut48219
3 жыл бұрын
@@costello357 Thanks, appreciate it. Waiting for my Kitchenaid Artisan to arrive so I can make one. I've made pizza with the kids before, but not this kind. I live in Detroit, and while Buddy's is great, they're very pricey and nobody around can really compete.
I love my blue steel pan. I place a teflon sheet in the bottom.
Julia is tops!
I agree with most everything except 2 things. I understood from someone who worked there that they used granulated garlic not fresh. Also cheese was cubed.. other than that this recipe is spot on!
I also use monterey jack but do a 50% blend with white sharp cheddar. This helps mimic the tang of the brick cheese.
So good. Such an underrated pizza.
Omg, make this!!! 100% perfect, although just find the brick cheese (ask at the deli) and put back to back pepperoni on the dough. My Gahd perfect!
@mustangzelda5870
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for The typos. Just make this!
Looks DELICIOUS. What temperature do you cook it at for 15 minutes ?
@redxsage
3 жыл бұрын
500° F, they said.
I really wish you guys would add at lest 3 toppings to the pizza. Do toppings change the cooking time or temp?
I’m a Long Time Detroiter. 30 Years, but stayed in Wayne County afterwards. Buddies is the BEST PIZZA. Now they have The Best Gluten Free Pizza. Better then anywhere! That would be something a lot of people need, if on a restricted diet. Buddies is the BEST!🏆🥇
@RozsaAmplificationLLC
3 жыл бұрын
...if you like a just a thick crispy bread that is a buttery oil mess and not really about the tomatoes where it needs to be!! :O
I've tried this two ways now. First with Jack cheese--pretty good. Then with Wisconsin Brick--soo much better. Get your delis to stock it wherever you live.
Hi, and yum-my. Gotta get those pans.
@thezfunk
4 жыл бұрын
I believe their 9x13 is the Williams and Sonoma pan.
@a2ndopynyn
4 жыл бұрын
@@thezfunk Here is the authentic: www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFKF4G8
Buddy's is 4 miles away from me. BRB, no need to make this. 🍕🚗
@boogitybear2283
3 жыл бұрын
You’re lucky!! That place is so good!
What is that large white thing you call "the deck?" I think I need one!
OK, now waiting for Dan Souza to one-up this on flavor and complete it in less than one hour!
Why cooking spray the pan if you're going to oil it? Thank you for the lesson about waiting to add salt to the dough. I always learn something from ATK, even when it is a repeat.
@anaalvarado954
4 жыл бұрын
Scott Williamson seems like the olive is more for flavor and so it kinda fries the dough and it gives it a very nice color. The cooking spray is mostly so the pizza doesn’t stick. Two different applications for the oils. I wondered about it when I watched the first time, but he explains it
@Ashencrowe
4 жыл бұрын
@@anaalvarado954 Yep, and the spray oil helps keep the olive oil from burning, just like you add a bit of oil to butter to keep it from burning frying things like pierogi or other dumplings.
@bensebaugh6017
4 жыл бұрын
It's because they are using a non stick pan, the oil beads up. Try using butter flavored Crisco, you're welcome.
@gregg48
3 жыл бұрын
@@bensebaugh6017 Bingo! They did cooking spray + oil on a video for oven fries too. Helped the oil spread evenly
@XavierKatzone
2 жыл бұрын
I made it without the spray. Sides stuck a bit. Next time I'll use the spray in add to the olive oil.
Buddys is my favorite pizza!
It's good that I live an hour away from Buddys or I would be there every day!
Words I never want to hear," The sauce will be used sparingly."
i always order mine with extra sauce, but to each his own. Can't wait to try the recipe. I just ordered two pans... this is too much work for just one pizza. make one, freeze one.
Hey Julia! This is Todd Mussman. We went to CIA together, I hope you’re doing well. Xoxox
Well I'm from Detroit and lived right near a Buddy's for long time. Growing up we never called it Detroit style, just Buddy's. (:
Yum. I think an herbed crust would be even better.
I live 2 minutes from a buddies pizza. But this looks easy to make.
Who makes the 13×9 pan they used on this segment? Thanks
@expressemploymentprofessio2168
4 жыл бұрын
WIlliams Sonoma Goldtouch: www.williams-sonoma.com/products/usa-pan-goldtouch-nonstick-9-by-13-inch-cake-pan/?pkey=cbakeware-usa-goldtouch&isx=0.0.6009
@a2ndopynyn
4 жыл бұрын
Sold by the Detroit Style Pizza Company: www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFKF4G8 - $33 as of this post.
looks good to me!! I'd have to add my own twist in putting on a few more veg toppings tho... Thanks for sharing. love your channel..💖💗💞
@mikehamm45
4 жыл бұрын
Rio DJeNIRO ... the traditional Detroit version has pepperoni
@RIODJENIRO1
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikehamm45 Ooooohh, that sounds good too, but I'd have to try the vegetarian version of Pepperoni seeing that I am a vegetarian/vegan, mainly for health reasons. Had to make major lifestyle changes 13+ years ago.... Thanks for the additional info on it tho!
@mikehamm45
4 жыл бұрын
Rio DJeNIRO ... I’ve never had the pepperoni... my daughter gets it with feta, pineapple, green olives, and jalapeños. Surprisingly it’s actually good that way.
I live in the Chicago area so yea I can get Wisconsin brick cheese. But my question is which color? One is golden yellow while the other is white. Does it matter? Is one more genuinely than the other?
Can you make and freeze this dough
I'd take this anytime over ny
I made this recipe but my dough was like 5cm thick !! Haha honestly the thickest base i have ever saw. I would need to halve this recipe i think for next time
When it comes to food I am a purist so I order brick cheese in 6 lb loafs and vacuum packed 12 ounce pieces and freeze them for pizza. I also freeze the excess sauce so that I don't have to make it every time as well. In my opinion the best substitute isn't Monteray Jack or that horrid concoction of mozzarella and feta I have seen elsewhere. I say use farmers cheese or Muenster. Brick cheese taste just like farmers cheese and is the same thing just pressed into bricks. Muenster is the closest in taste and texture after farmers cheese. It melts the same way as muenster too. I would use a bit more oil for the crust and recommend a pizza stone or a steel.
That’s right. That’s right. That’s right!
Detroit-style pizza is soooooo good.
I am going to make this with Italian 00 bread/pasta flour
That is a good looking pizza!
Too bad you can't get brick cheese. Growing up in Wisconsin it was always in the cheese drawer and was great on a grilled cheese or just to munch on.
How long would I need to hand-knead to equal the 8 minutes?
@madimadison8179
4 ай бұрын
I had kneaded this for 8-10 minutes, came out great!