Description
Recreate the iconic Pizza Hut dough recipe at home with this easy, pan-style pizza crust. With its buttery, crispy bottom and soft, chewy interior, this homemade dough tastes just like your favorite pizzeria. Perfect for pizzas, breadsticks, or calzones, it's a versatile and nostalgic addition to pizza night.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- Cornmeal (optional, for dusting the pan)
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in warm water, then stir in yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and oil. Stir to form dough.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours, until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide if making multiple pizzas.
- Press into an oiled pan (dust with cornmeal if using), spreading to the edges.
- Cover and let rise again for 20–30 minutes. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Top with sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Bread flour can be used for a chewier texture.
- Add garlic powder or Italian seasoning for flavor variation.
- Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a healthier twist.
- Leftover dough can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen up to 3 months.
- Reheat pizza slices in a covered skillet for a crispy crust.
