Description
Homemade Pizza Hut-Style Dough brings Italian pizzeria magic right into home kitchens. Crafted with simple ingredients and passion, this recipe promises authentic flavor and crispy perfection you’ll savor slice after delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups (437.5 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) warm water
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 packet (2.25 teaspoons / 7 grams) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) salt
Additional Ingredients:
- Extra flour for dusting (amount as needed)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving sugar in warm water, allowing the mixture to develop a frothy texture for 5-7 minutes.
- Create a flour mixture by combining salt and flour in a large mixing bowl, forming a central well for the wet ingredients.
- Pour the activated yeast solution and olive oil into the flour well, gently incorporating until a shaggy dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface, kneading thoroughly for 8-10 minutes to develop gluten and achieve a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Lightly coat a clean bowl with oil, place the dough inside, and cover with a damp cloth to prevent surface drying.
- Let the dough rise in a warm environment for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in volume and becomes puffy.
- Deflate the risen dough by gently pressing down, then divide into two equal portions for individual pizza bases.
- Roll out each dough portion on a floured surface, creating a thin, even pizza base with slightly thicker edges.
- Optional pre-bake the crust at 475°F (245°C) for 5 minutes to enhance crispiness, then add desired toppings.
- Bake the topped pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
Notes
- Check yeast freshness by ensuring it becomes frothy within 5-10 minutes, which indicates active fermentation and will help achieve a perfect rise.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating that signature stretchy and chewy Pizza Hut-style texture that makes homemade pizza irresistible.
- Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot like near a preheating oven to ensure consistent and optimal rising conditions for maximum volume.
- Pre-baking the crust creates a crispy base that prevents soggy bottoms and helps maintain structural integrity when loaded with delicious toppings.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 95 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg