Detroit-style pizza

Detroit-style pizza is a style of pizza that developed in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is a rectangular pizza that has a thick crust that is crispy and chewy. The pizza is notable for its square shape and is typically topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various other toppings.

History

The style originated in Detroit in 1946 at a restaurant called Buddy's Rendezvous, which later became Buddy's Pizza. The original owner, Gus Guerra, is often credited with the creation of Detroit-style pizza. The pizza was originally baked in blue steel pans, which were originally used to hold small parts in Detroit's auto factories.

Characteristics

Detroit-style pizza is unique in several ways. The crust is light and airy on the inside, similar to Sicilian pizza, but crispy on the outside. The cheese, which is typically brick cheese, is spread edge to edge, allowing it to caramelize around the edges of the pizza. The sauce is typically ladled on top of the cheese and toppings, a characteristic known as "red top" pizza.

Variations

While the traditional Detroit-style pizza is topped with pepperoni, variations can include other toppings such as mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. Some pizzerias also offer "white" Detroit-style pizzas, which omit the tomato sauce.

Popularity

Detroit-style pizza has gained popularity outside of Detroit in recent years. Several pizzerias in other cities across the United States now offer Detroit-style pizzas, and national pizza chains such as Pizza Hut have also added Detroit-style pizzas to their menus.

See also

• Chicago-style pizza
• New York-style pizza
• Sicilian pizza