Authentic Pizza Hut Pan Pizza (Printable)
Golden thick-crust pan pizza with soft interior and bubbly cheese topping
# What You Need:
→ 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 (for greasing pan)
→ 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, to taste
→ Toppings
15 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 20-24 slices pepperoni or preferred toppings
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing crust)
# How To Make:
01 - Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until foamy, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Pour in yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.
03 - Knead dough 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 in size.
05 - Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with softened butter, then brush the bottom with a little olive oil for extra crispness.
06 - Punch down the dough and divide into 2 equal portions. Press each portion evenly into the prepared pans, pushing up the sides slightly to form the crust edge.
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, then add desired toppings.
11 - Brush the exposed crust edges with olive oil.
12 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
13 - Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttered pan creates that signature crunch that makes pan pizza legendary
- You get total control over toppings while keeping that authentic thick, airy crust
02 -
- The buttered pan is not optional if you want that authentic Pizza Hut taste and crunch
- Do not skip the second rest after shaping the dough or it will shrink back in the oven
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- Preheating the greased pans in the oven for a few minutes before adding the dough gives an extra crispy boost
- Low moisture mozzarella is worth seeking out for that perfect cheese pull