This Detroit-style pepperoni pizza uses frozen dinner rolls as a shortcut to a thick, fluffy crust without the yeast-rising wait. Topped with a two-cheese blend and homemade tomato sauce striped with two pepperoni varieties, it delivers authentic Detroit flavor in under an hour.
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Spray a large sheet pan with olive oil spray.
Arrange the frozen dinner rolls in rows on the prepared pan.
Lightly spray the tops of the rolls with more olive oil spray.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise for a few hours, until the rolls have puffed up and merged together.
While the dough rises, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, a large pinch of salt, crushed oregano, about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and water.
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Once the dough has risen, remove the plastic wrap. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
Using your fingers, press down and dimple the dough, spreading it to fill the pan and form one large crust.
Sprinkle the crust with a pinch of salt.
Evenly top the crust with the cubed mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and provolone cheeses.
Sprinkle the chopped pepperoni over the cheese, followed by the mini pepperoni.
Ladle three distinct 'racing stripes' of the cooled tomato sauce over the toppings.
Bake for about 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Store cooled leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes until the crust is crispy and cheese is warm.
13×18 inch sheet pan (half-sheet or standard) · olive oil spray bottle (optional but recommended)
Yes. Use about 2 lbs of fresh pizza dough and stretch it to fill the sheet pan instead of arranging rolls.
A standard 13×18 inch sheet pan or half-sheet pan works best for Detroit-style pizza.
Assemble the pizza up to 4 hours ahead, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Bake from cold, adding 5–10 minutes to bake time.
Different pepperoni varieties (e.g., standard vs. cupped) create varied texture and flavor depth; one type works fine if that's what you have.
The crust should be golden brown and crispy on the edges, the cheese melted and bubbly, and the bottom set when lifted slightly.
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