Detroit-Style Pizza

Ingredients and Weight:

• Pizza dough: 2 lbs
• Whole wheat flour: 1 cup
• Bread flour: 1 cup
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Active dry yeast: 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp)
• Warm water: 1 1/4 cups
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp

For the toppings:

• Brick cheese: 12 oz
• Mozzarella cheese: 12 oz
• Pepperoni: 16 slices
• Italian sausage: 1 lb
• Basil leaves: 1/2 cup, chopped
• Oregano: 1/4 tsp
• Red pepper flakes: 1/4 tsp

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, bread flour, salt, and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
7. Grease a 12" x 18" rimmed baking sheet.
8. Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Roll out each half into a 12" x 18" rectangle.
9. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
10. Sprinkle the brick cheese and mozzarella cheese over the dough.
11. Top with the pepperoni, Italian sausage, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 500 per slice
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy, thick crust
• Tangy, flavorful brick cheese
• Loaded with savory toppings
• Perfect for parties and gatherings

User Comments:

• "This pizza is absolutely amazing! The crust is the perfect combination of crispy and chewy, and the cheese is melted to perfection."
• "I love the Detroit-style pizza because it's so different from any other pizza I've had. The crust is so thick and flavorful, and the toppings are so generous."
• "This pizza is a great crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for parties or gatherings because it's so easy to make and everyone loves it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent the cheese from dripping over the sides.
• If you don't have brick cheese, you can substitute Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese.
• If you're using pre-cooked Italian sausage, make sure to brown it beforehand.
• Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving, as this will help prevent the cheese from sliding off the crust.