Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Dough

Discover the best copycat Pizza Hut pizza dough recipe! Perfectly fluffy, easy to make, and ideal for a delicious homemade pizza night.

Make Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Dough at Home

Craving the irresistible taste of Pizza Hut’s famous pizza dough? Bring the pizzeria experience right to your kitchen with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for pizza night, this dough ensures fluffy and tasty results every time!

Experience Authentic Taste

Our homemade copycat Pizza Hut pizza dough recipe is crafted to bring the flavors of Pizza Hut straight to your home. You’ll be amazed at how closely it resembles the real deal, giving you that authentic pizzeria experience without stepping out of your kitchen.

Versatility at Its Finest

Top your dough with our copycat pizza sauce, or get creative and make a Pizza Hut Priazzo. Whether you’re in the mood for classic cheese, pepperoni perfection, or a delicious mix of toppings, this dough is the perfect foundation for your culinary masterpiece.

Flexible Portions

This recipe yields enough dough for:

• 1 large pizza (15-inch)
• 2 medium pizzas (12-inch each)
• 3 small pizzas (9-inch each)

Customize your pizza creations to suit your family’s preferences and enjoy a variety of flavors from a single batch of dough.

How to Make Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Dough

1. Activate the Yeast:
   • In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix the Dough:
   • In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix on low speed, gradually increasing to medium for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, knead by hand until smooth and elastic.
3. Let the Dough Rise:
   • Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm spot for 2 hours.
4. Prepare the Dough for Baking:
   • Divide the dough according to your pan size:
     • 1 large (15-inch)
     • 2 medium (12-inch each)
     • 3 small (9-inch each)
   • Roll out the dough slightly larger than your pan and generously oil the bottom of the pan.
5. Shape and Rest:
   • Place the dough in the pan, press to the edges, and form a raised lip around the edge if desired. Cover with aluminum foil and let rise for 1 hour.
6. Preheat and Bake:
   • Preheat the oven to 500°F. While dough rests, prepare your pizza sauce and allow it to cool. Once dough has doubled in size, press out air, form the lip again if needed, and spray the top with butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray.
7. Add Toppings and Bake:
   • Spread sauce on the dough (1/2 cup for large, 1/3 cup for medium, 1/4 cup for small). Add cheese and toppings. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
8. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Expert Tips

• Warm Water: Ensure it’s between 105°F and 115°F.
• Flour Choice: Use bread flour for the best chewy texture due to its higher protein content. All-purpose flour is a substitute but may yield different results.

FAQs

• Can I freeze the dough?
  • Yes, you can freeze it after the first rise. Thaw and let it rise again before use.
• What can I use if I don’t have a stand mixer?
  • You can knead the dough by hand, but it will take about 10 minutes to achieve the same smooth and elastic texture.

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CopyCat Pizza Hut Pizza Dough

Yield: 24 ounces of pizza dough

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Additional Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 27 minutes

Craving Pizza Hut’s famous pizza dough? Try our best copycat Pizza Hut pizza dough recipe for a fluffy, authentic pizza experience right at home. Perfect for any topping and easy to make, this recipe will elevate your pizza night to the next level.

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/3 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

Instructions

Activate the Yeast:

Mix the Dough:

Let the Dough Rise:

Prepare the Dough for Baking:

Shape and Rest:

Preheat and Bake:

Add Toppings and Bake:

Serve and Enjoy:

Notes

Expert Tips

• Warm Water: Ensure it's between 105°F and 115°F.
• Flour Choice: Use bread flour for the best chewy texture due to its higher protein content. All-purpose flour is a substitute but may yield different results.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 97Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 167mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g

The Nutritional Information may not be accurate. This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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