Pizza Hut Pan Pizza {copycat recipe}
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups Warm water
105F
- 1/4 cup Non-fat dry milk
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 4 cups Flour
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 pk Dry yeast
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
for dough
- 6 Tbsp Vegetable oil or olive oil
2 Tbsp per pan
- premade pizza sauce or use my favorite Pizza Sauce Recipe
- 12 oz. mozzarella cheese
grated, about 2 cups
- favorite toppings
sausage, pepperoni, black olives etc.
- 4 Tbsp butter
melted
- 1 Tbsp garlic
minced can also use 1 tsp garlic powder.
Directions
- 1
Put yeast, sugar, and dry milk into water, stir and allow to proof for 5 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
- 2
In a bowl combine oil, flour and salt.
- 3
Pour in yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- 4
Turn out on to a flat surface and knead for about 10 minutes or use stand mixer
- 5
Divide dough into three balls. In three 8" cake pans ( or can use 1 - 8 inch pie plate and 1 - 9 x 13 dish) , put 2 Tbsp of oil in each making sure it is spread evenly
- 6
Put 2 Tbsp of oil in each pan making sure it is spread evenly
- 7
Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to about a 8" circle
- 8
Place dough into pan.
- 9
Cover with a plate or towel and allow to rise in a warm place for 1- 1 1/2 hours
- 10
Spoon 1/3 cup sauce on each pizza and spread to within 1 inch of edge
- 11
Distribute 3 oz. of shredded mozzarella cheese on each pizza
- 12
Add favorite toppings (sausage, pepperoni, etc.)
- 13
Top with 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
- 14
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 15
Cook until cheese is bubbling and outer crust is brown - about 15 minutes
- 16
I then brush outer edge of crust with garlic butter
- 17
Combine butter and garlic and allow to sit for 20 minutes so that garlic flavor infuses butter.
Pizza Hut Pan Pizza {copycat recipe}
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About this Recipe
Craving that iconic crispy crust and deep-dish chew of a classic pan pizza, but without the takeout hassle or price? This homemade Pizza Hut Pan Pizza copycat recipe brings all those beloved flavors right to your kitchen, making it easy to create your own family-favorite.
What sets this recipe apart is its simple approach to achieving that rich, satisfying deep-dish texture. The carefully balanced dough ingredients, including non-fat dry milk and dry yeast, work together to create a crust that bakes up with a distinctively crispy bottom. This crispness then transitions into a soft, airy interior, just like the one you remember. It's an easy process designed for home cooks, inviting everyone to personalize their pizza creations with favorite toppings.
Prepare for a sensory feast as this pan pizza emerges from your oven, golden and bubbling. You'll bite into a generously cheesy slice, where the vibrant pizza sauce melds perfectly with savory, melted mozzarella. The crust is truly the star: a buttery, golden-brown exterior brushed with aromatic garlic butter that gives way to a wonderfully chewy crumb. That signature garlic-infused crust adds an irresistible aroma and an extra layer of savory flavor, truly capturing the spirit of a classic pan pizza. Each of the 12 servings promises that familiar comfort and satisfaction.
This recipe is wonderfully versatile, inviting you to make it your own. While classic sausage, pepperoni, and black olives are fantastic choices for toppings, feel free to pile on your family's favorite vegetables or other meats. You can use your go-to store-bought pizza sauce for convenience or experiment with a homemade version to tailor the flavor to your preference. Don't have fresh garlic? Garlic powder can be swapped in for the minced garlic in the butter mixture.
Perfect for a fun family dinner, a casual movie night, or even a relaxed gathering with friends, this hearty pan pizza is designed for sharing. Serve it straight from the pan for a truly authentic experience, perhaps alongside a simple green salad to balance the richness.