Authentic Pizza Hut Pan Pizza (Printable)

Golden thick-crust pan pizza with soft interior, bubbling cheese and crispy edges. A homemade tribute to the beloved classic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Dough

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
05 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Tomato Sauce

08 - 1 cup canned tomato sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

15 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 20-24 slices pepperoni
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water in a small bowl. Let sit until foamy, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a floured surface for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside, 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.
07 - Cover the pans and let the 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 pepperoni slices. Brush the exposed crust edges with olive oil.
11 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
12 - Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The crust develops this incredible crunch that you can actually hear when you bite into it
  • That thick, chewy interior with bubbles trapping all the sauce flavor is something store bought just never gets right
02 -
  • Letting the dough rise overnight in the fridge develops flavor that shortcuts just cannot replicate
  • That butter in the pan is non negotiable, it is what creates that signature crispy bottom crust
03 -
  • Preheat your pans in the oven for a few minutes before adding the dough for extra bottom crunch
  • If the cheese is browning too fast, tent the pizza loosely with foil for the last few minutes

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