The Recipe Pizza Hut-Inspired Homemade Dough That You Will Follow
This homemade pizza dough recipe mimics the delicious crust from Pizza Hut, offering a soft, golden, and flavorful base for your favorite toppings. Perfect for pizza night
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including rising time)
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (depending on pizza size) 1x
- Category: Main Course, Pizza
- Method: Baking, Mixing, Kneading
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet dry yeast (about 2¼ teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F or 45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. -
Activate the Yeast:
Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy. -
Mix and Knead:
Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. -
Let It Rise:
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. -
Roll Out the Dough:
Punch down the dough, then roll it out to fit your pizza pan or stone.
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Bake & Enjoy:
Add your favorite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and toppings are cooked.
Notes
- Rising Time: The dough needs to rise, so be sure to plan ahead.
- Oven Temperature: Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of your dough and the toppings used.
- Flour Alternatives: You can use bread flour for a chewier crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of a medium pizza)
- Calories: Varies with toppings (approx. 150-200 per slice)
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg