Vegetarian Detroit Style Pizza

Indulge in the perfect marriage of bold flavors and thick, cheesy crust with this Vegetarian Detroit-Style Pizza recipe—your go-to for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Crafted with a pillowy, homemade dough that’s baked to golden perfection in a 9x13-inch pan, this pizza is all about crispy edges and gooey layers of cheese. A medley of shredded mozzarella and Wisconsin brick cheese melts to form the signature caramelized crust, while vibrant toppings like sliced bell peppers, black olives, mushrooms, and fresh basil bring a burst of color and taste. Topped with a rich pizza sauce and finished with a dash of garlic powder and red pepper flakes for subtle spice, every bite hits the spot. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day spreads, this irresistible vegetarian take on Detroit pizza is a serious upgrade for pizza night. Keywords: Vegetarian Detroit-Style Pizza, thick crust pizza, homemade Detroit pizza, vegetarian pizza recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups bread flour
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded Wisconsin brick or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1.5 cups pizza sauce
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, bread flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough ball forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 6

Generously oil a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil.

Step 7

Punch down the risen dough and spread it evenly in the prepared pan, pressing it to the edges.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Wisconsin brick or Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the dough, ensuring that some cheese touches the edges of the pan.

Step 9

Top the cheese with an even layer of pizza sauce, followed by sliced bell peppers, sliced black olives, and sliced mushrooms.

Step 10

Sprinkle garlic powder and crushed red pepper flakes over the toppings.

Step 11

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.

Step 12

Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before adding fresh basil leaves on top.

Step 13

Slice the pizza into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1851.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3444.7

Total Fat 158.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 260.6mg	0%
Sodium 8054.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 374.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.2g
Protein 142.4g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 2622.0mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 3259.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 42.8%