Authentic Pizza Hut Pan Pizza (Print version)

Golden thick crust with soft interior and bubbling cheese topping

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
03 - 1 ½ tsp sugar
04 - 1 ½ tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Sauce

08 - 1 cup canned tomato sauce
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - ½ tsp dried basil
11 - ½ tsp garlic powder
12 - ½ tsp onion powder
13 - ½ tsp sugar
14 - Salt and black pepper

→ Toppings

15 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 20-24 slices pepperoni
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
02 - Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.
03 - Knead on a floured surface for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
05 - Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with softened butter. Brush bottoms with olive oil for extra crispness.
06 - Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Press each portion evenly into prepared pans, pushing up the sides slightly.
07 - Cover pans and let dough rest for 10-15 minutes.
08 - Preheat oven to 450°F.
09 - Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Spread half the sauce on each crust.
10 - Sprinkle cheese evenly over sauce. Add pepperoni or desired toppings. Brush crust edges with olive oil.
11 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
12 - Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The secret buttered pan creates that signature crispy, fried bottom you cannot get from a pizza stone or delivery
  • This dough rises into the perfect thick, chewy foundation that holds up under mountains of cheese
02 -
  • Generously buttering your pans is nonnegotiable for achieving that signature crispy, fried bottom crust
  • Letting the dough rest in the pan after pressing prevents it from shrinking back while baking
03 -
  • For an even more authentic flavor, let your dough rise slowly in the fridge overnight
  • A cold lager or classic soda is the perfect pairing to cut through all that cheesy richness

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