LloydPans Kitchenware 8 Inch by 10 Inch Detroit Style Pizza Pan - PSTK

If you are serious about baking, be it pizza, bread, cakes, or pies, LloydPans are the way to go! I recently purchased these Detroit pizza pans to get my Kid Rock on and make some Detroit-style pizza. I was originally going to go for a less expensive option, but decided to go with these instead because I could get them in time for the weekend, but I am SO glad I did! Most less expensive baking pans are pressed from a flat sheet of metal and have rounded corners and edges, which is OK, but for Detroit pizza I wanted clean, sharp edges to maximize the frico formation (that crispy, crunchy cheese on the outside edge of the pizza), and these pans fit that requirement. Rather than pressed, these pans are welded together, making them super sturdy and durable (you can use metal spatulas on them and they won't scratch). The coating they use on these (and their other pans) is a durable, non-stick coating that releases food easily even if its really baked on without getting all scratched up. The pans work really well for high heat applications (650 degrees for Detroit pizza) and don't buckle or twist at all when put into a hot pizza oven. They nest together nicely for easy storage as well. They do have lids available for these pans as well, and if you are going to use these pans in a gas or wood fired pizza oven I would highly recommend buying them as well. So, if you are looking to make top-notch Detroit pizza, these pans are going to get you there and keep you there for years to come!

I have been making pizza for years. NY street pizza style, grandma Sicilian style, chewy & thick style, and crispy & thin cracker style. Over the past couple months, I've tried to land an authentic Detroit style pizza several times and it has always fallen short of the mark.I did a lot of research on the dough formulations, sauce variations, cheeses used, toppings, and how to load them in proper order. All the pizzas were very good, but not really Detroit style. I was able to achieve decently crispy bottoms, with airy and light crusts. However, none hit right on the mark, especially when it came to that signature Detroit style caramelized cheese crust edge.I've used 9x13 inch cake pans, 8 and 9 inch round cake pans, half and quarter sheet cake pans, cast iron skillets, and brownie pans. Nothing really landed that signature Detroit pizza crust and caramelized cheese edge. I wondered if a particular kind of pan could really make that big of a difference. The only way to find it is to use one, so I ordered it. It's not a cheap pan for sure. But it was the pan that I needed to use and find out.I made a batch of dough for the pan upon it's arrival. For those doing research, I determined that a 545 gram, or about 19.25 ounce dough batch is what is needed for this 10x14 inch pan, and I used 75% hydration. That's a higher hydration than typical pizza dough, but what gives Detroit pizza that focaccia bread kind of crust.The cheese, sauce, and topping preference are up to you, but I do have a couple suggestion about cheese. Don't use any pre-shredded cheeses. The cellulose or starch powder used to keep the shreds separate will burn and turn black before the pizza is baked properly. A 500F degree oven will have no mercy on the powder coated cheese.Another suggestion is that if you cannot get brick cheese, that using muenster or Monterey Jack in a blend with mozzarella will give a good flavor, stretch, and bite. Most importantly, it's the inclusion of either of those softer and more fatty cheeses that is especially important in getting that cheese crust around the edge. I’ve taken to using a mix of sliced and hand shredded cheese when topping the dough. I find that taking some muenster cheese slices, cutting them into four equal strips, then putting them around the edge of the dough so that they touch the side, ensures that I get that signature cheese crust as it melts and fries in between the side of the pan and dough.However you decide to do it, ensure that a good amount of the muenster or Jack cheese (if not using brick) get layered right to the edge of the dough so that its making contact with the sides of the pan. A softer and higher fat cheese like one of those two (I prefer to use muenster), will give that signature dark, caramelized, cheese crust of a Detroit style pizza. Also, don't skimp on the cheese. I use either 12 or 16 ounces of cheese, depending on whether it's just going to be a cheese pizza (16 ounces of cheese), or a pizza with other toppings (12 ounces of cheese). I know it sounds like a lot, but 16 ounces of cheese works out to 2 ounces of cheese per slice for a cheese pizza, and about 1.5 ounces on a pizza with other toppings, so it's not really that extravagant.There are plenty of places online to learn about Detroit style pizza dough formulations, sauces, cheeses and such. Read them, learn about it, and experiment to find what you like best. But most importantly, get this pan, because achieving that signature caramelized cheese crust around the edge of the pizza is what it's all about, and this pan makes it effortless.This pan is pretty much maintenance free. It doesn't require seasoning of any kind like a steel pan would, since this one is anodized aluminum. Its easy release finish works exactly as it should. I use metal tools when baking with it to break the crusty cheese from the sides of the pan, and to remove it to a cooling rack once free, and they create no issues. The pan cleans effortlessly with some hot water and a nylon soapy scrubby thing of your choice. Follow the instructions that come with the pan for prep and care, and you'll be good to go.After making my first pizza in this pan, I liked it so much, that I ordered a second once so that I can make two at a time. Sometimes, eight slices just isn't going to be enough. The pans are not cheap, but if you want to make an authentic Detroit pizza, it’s what you need. Needless to say, I have no problem finding folks to hang at my place for some beverages and Detroit style pizza. It's a great pan that makes great Detroit pizza.

I’ve been making Detroit-style pizza at home for a while now, and this pan took it to the next level. The crust comes out perfectly crispy and caramelized on the edges every time, just like it should. Nothing sticks—seriously, cleanup is a breeze. The pan feels super solid and well-made, and you can tell it’s built to last. I also love that it’s made in the USA. If you’re into Detroit-style pizza and want restaurant-quality results at home, this is the pan to get.

I started making Detroit pizzas and I needed a pan. This was well reviewed so I tried it. It's been great and made a real improvement in the product I produced. It cleans easily if you take proper care of it so no harsh scrubbing tools everyone. If this wears out (I don't know it's lifespan), I will purchase another one without shopping around. If you want to make Detroit style pizza, this is the product for you.

This IS the pan you want for Detroit pies. Worth the price for the quality in the cook. It makes a difference.

Love this pan!! The finish is durable and non stick and I don’t have to worry about scratching the surface as it is designed for commercial use. I know the pan doesn’t make the pizza but the sharp corners and high sides make the crispy, cheesy edges easier for Detroit style pizza.

The pan is impressive. Welded corners and heavy gauge. Mine was received in a ripped clear plastic bag, no box or packaging, just a shipping label on the thin plastic bag. And OF COURSE the outside of the pan is scratched up and the lip of the pan has the finish scraped away so it looks like it's been used for years. The inside was relatively undamaged. I'm not sure whose idea the lack of packaging was, but I guess it's a testament to the quality that it survived in usable (if not pretty) condition.

I purchased this pan with the intent of making Detroit-style pizza. We have made pizza in this pan at least 4 to 5 times now and it works incredibly well. I had debated using this pan for other baking recipes as well, like cakes. I would strongly recommend washing this by hand as opposed to putting it in the dishwasher to preserve its quality.