Low Sodium Detroit Style Pizza
Experience the bold, cheesy goodness of Detroit-style pizza with a heart-healthy twist in this Low Sodium Detroit Style Pizza recipe! Featuring a perfectly airy and thick crust with crispy edges, this iconic pizza is topped with a generous layer of low sodium marinara sauce, a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and optional unsalted pepperoni for a reduced sodium alternative to the classic. The hallmark cheese-to-the-edge technique ensures every slice delivers a golden-brown, caramelized crust. With just 20 minutes of cook time and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this deep-dish masterpiece in your own kitchen without compromising on flavor or your dietary goals. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or anytime pizza cravings strike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1.25 cups Lukewarm water
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Low sodium marinara sauce
- 2 cups Low sodium shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Low sodium shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Unsalted pepperoni or low sodium turkey pepperoni (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (softened, for greasing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and sugar. Add in the melted unsalted butter and lukewarm water. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough back into the bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
Grease a 10x14 inch Detroit-style pizza pan or baking pan with the softened unsalted butter.
Punch down the dough to release air and spread it evenly across the greased pan, pushing it into the corners. Allow it to rest again for about 15-20 minutes.
Drizzle olive oil over the dough surface, ensuring even coverage.
Spread the low sodium marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a slight border around the edges.
Evenly distribute the low sodium mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the sauce. Ensure the cheese touches the edges to create the signature crispy cheese crust.
Add the optional unsalted pepperoni or low sodium turkey pepperoni if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, and the edges are crispy.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.5 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.0 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 1158 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 344.5 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 136.1 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2107 mg | 162% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 1116 mg | 24% | |
*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.
