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Spicy Detroit-Style Pizza

Spicy Detroit-Style Pizza with Hot Honey That Delights!

This Spicy Detroit-Style Pizza combines spicy pepperoni, tangy marinara, and sweet hot honey for a rich, hearty dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast Make sure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1 cup Warm Water Use water around 110°F for optimal yeast activity.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Bread flour can also be used for chewier texture.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can be substituted with melted butter.
  • 1 tsp Salt Avoid direct contact with yeast.
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese Grate it yourself for best texture.
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Use a hearty marinara for superior taste.
  • 8 slices Thick-Cut Pepperoni Consider using pepperoni in natural casing.
  • 2 tbsp Hot Honey Mix regular honey with crushed red pepper for DIY hot honey.

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Making the Pizza
  1. In a large bowl, mix warm water and active dry yeast. Let this sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes bubbly and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the all-purpose flour, olive oil, and salt until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it in a warm spot for about 90 minutes.
  4. Grease a cast iron skillet generously with olive oil. Carefully transfer the risen dough into the skillet.
  5. Cover the skillet and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 500°F (or 475°F if you prefer a non-broiled version).
  7. Spread marinara sauce generously over the dough, then sprinkle with low-moisture mozzarella cheese and arrange thick-cut pepperoni slices on top.
  8. Pop the skillet into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  9. Once out of the oven, let the pizza cool before drizzling hot honey on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with fresh basil on top for an added burst of flavor.

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