Pizza Hut-Inspired Homemade Dough
This recipe will guide you in making delicious homemade pizza dough inspired by Pizza Hut's signature style. The dough is soft and chewy, perfect for creating your favorite pizzas right at home.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 plastic wrap or kitchen towel
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 baking sheet or pizza stone
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water About 110°F
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- cornmeal For dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough begins to form.
- Once the dough comes together, transfer it to a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm area for about 20 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to remove excess air. Divide it into two equal portions for two pizzas or keep it whole for a thicker crust.
- On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone dusted with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
- Add your favorite toppings and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.
Notes
This dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if you don't use it immediately. Just cover it tightly with plastic wrap.
For a more flavorful dough, consider adding herbs (like dried oregano or basil) to the flour mixture.
To achieve a chewier crust, try using bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.