{"id":321872,"date":"2026-06-27T15:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T15:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/321872\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T15:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T15:31:12","slug":"youll-find-authentic-detroit-pizza-at-st-petes-sodough-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/321872\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019ll find authentic Detroit pizza at St. Pete\u2019s SoDough Square"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A local pizza is bringing the taste of the motor city to Tampa Bay, with a strict attention to tradition. FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright takes us inside SoDough Square.<\/p>\n

ST PETERSBURG – A local pizzeria serves up authentic Detroit-style pizza using blue steel pans and ingredients imported directly from Michigan to recreate a classic hometown dining experience. SoDough Square owner Robert Bair aims to transport his guests back to the Midwest through a specialized menu and nostalgic atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Detroit pizza cooking process <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

SoDough Square differentiates itself from what is known as the standard New York-style pizzeria. They specialize in authentic Detroit-style pizza cooked in genuine blue steel pans flown in from Detroit.<\/p>\n

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“We do things a little differently\u2026 we do authentic Detroit-style pizza,” said Bair. “We like to consider it as close to Detroit as you possibly can get.”<\/p>\n

Those Michigan-made pans undergo a lengthy, in-house seasoning process to provide the best result for SoDough Square customers; but that\u2019s just the beginning of the creation of the Detroit-style pizza.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We start off with a blue steel pan\u2026 we season it. And then we house mix our own dough. We let it ferment for 24 to 48 hours. We pan it out in a garlic-infused oil to give it a nice crunch on the bottom, a great garlic flavor,” shared Bair. “We put the toppings on, we bake it at about 515 degrees to get a nice firm, crispy, yet airy dough.”<\/p>\n

The kitchen team tops each creation with a proprietary three-cheese blend created from traditional brick cheese. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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See SoDough Square described to Charley Belcher here: SoDough Square in St. Petersburg<\/a><\/p>\n

Beyond the pizza pans <\/p>\n

Local perspective:<\/p>\n

Robert Bair designed the menu to evoke memories of his own dining experiences in Detroit, even pairing his pizzas with a classic Greek salad.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“We offer a few different salads. Greek salad is my favorite,” he admitted, “And then we also offer the Detroit coney dogs. I fly the chili in from Detroit. It’s the same chili as if you were to go to Lafayette downtown Detroit, which is my favorite Coney Island.”<\/p>\n

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The appetizer menu includes double-fried chicken wings available in flavors like soy garlic, hot honey, lemon pepper, sriracha, and traditional buffalo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For dessert, the shop serves “Detroit Dot-dots,” which are small, deep-fried donut shapes made from house-fermented dough, tossed in powdered sugar, and served with Nutella.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What you can do:<\/p>\n

You can visit SoDough Square<\/a> in person in St. Petersburg at 6925 4th Street North.<\/p>\n

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a video interview with Robert Bair, who explained his restaurant’s menu, authentic cooking processes, and specific sourcing methods.<\/p>\n

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