Description
This Pizza Hut Dough Recipe replicates the soft, chewy, and slightly crispy crust that pizza lovers crave. Using simple ingredients like yeast, warm water, flour, and olive oil, this homemade dough is perfect for creating authentic pan-style pizzas at home. The dough rises beautifully for a light texture, and baking it at a high temperature ensures a golden, bubbly crust every time.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/3 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Pan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for coating pans)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water (110°F) and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. This indicates the yeast is active and ready for use.
- Mix dough ingredients: Stir in the granulated sugar, nonfat dry milk, salt, and vegetable oil into the yeast mixture. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook for 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which develops the gluten for a chewy texture.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the dough: Once risen, punch down the dough to release air bubbles and divide it into desired portions—enough for two 12-inch pizzas or one large pan pizza. Lightly coat pizza pans with olive oil and press the dough into the pans, stretching it to the edges.
- Rest before topping: Let the dough rest in the pan for 20–30 minutes. This allows the dough to relax and puff slightly before baking.
- Preheat oven and top: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings to the dough.
- Bake the pizza: Bake the pizza for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly, indicating it’s perfectly cooked.
Notes
- For a classic Pizza Hut pan-style crust, use a dark pizza pan and allow the dough to rise again in the pan before baking to achieve a characteristic crispiness and thickness.
- This dough freezes well—wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before use.
