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Golden Sourdough Lunchbox Pizza Squares with melted cheese and crispy Detroit style crust. 2026

Sourdough Lunchbox Pizza Squares: Easy Detroit Style Pizza Recipe


  • Total Time: 8 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

These easy Detroit-style sourdough pizza squares feature a tangy, airy crust with golden, caramelized cheese edges. Perfect for lunchboxes, dinner parties, or family gatherings, they deliver homemade flavor in every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 300g bread flour
  • 200g lukewarm water
  • 20g olive oil
  • 6g salt
  • 200g cheese blend (brick cheese or mozzarella)
  • 150g tomato sauce
  • olive oil for pan
  • optional toppings

  • Instructions

    1. Combine starter, water, and olive oil until dissolved

    2. Add flour and salt and mix until a rough dough forms

    3. Knead dough by hand or mixer until smooth and tacky

    4. Cover and let dough bulk ferment 4–6 hours at room temperature

    5. Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes during first 2 hours

    6. Refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor if desired

    7. Oil a Detroit-style pan and transfer dough, pressing to fill

    8. Proof dough 30–60 minutes until puffy

    9. Layer cheese edge to edge, pressing into corners

    10. Add sauce in stripes and any additional toppings

    11. Preheat oven to 500°F and bake on lowest rack 15–20 minutes

    12. Loosen edges and transfer pizza to a rack to cool

    13. Slice into squares once slightly cooled

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: lunch
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 square

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