A thick, crispy-edged pan pizza loaded with spicy sauce, melty cheese, and bold toppings. Perfect for pizza night!

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Step 1: Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil until combined. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Prep the Pan & Dough
Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with olive oil.
Stretch the dough to fit the pan (if it resists, let it rest for 10 minutes and try again). Let it rise in the pan for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Make the Spicy Pizza Sauce
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, smoked paprika, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Assemble the Pizza
Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
Layer the cheese: Spread cubed cheese all the way to the edges (this creates the crispy caramelized crust).
Add pepperoni and sliced jalapeños.
Spoon sauce in thick lines across the top (Detroit-style pizzas have sauce on top, not under the cheese).
Step 5: Bake & Serve
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and edges are crispy.
Let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes. Slice & enjoy!