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Pizza Hut–Style Dough Recipe

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This recipe guides you through making a soft and chewy Pizza Hut–style dough, perfect for creating homemade pizzas with a classic, puffy crust that is slightly crispy on the outside and tender inside.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil. Stir with a spoon until the dough begins to come together.
  3. Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. Let Dough Rise: Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare your pizza pan or baking sheet by lightly oiling it.
  6. Shape Dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles and stretch or roll it out onto your prepared pan, forming the classic thick, puffy Pizza Hut–style crust edge.
  7. Add Toppings and Bake: Add your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Notes

  • Use warm water to properly activate the yeast; water that is too hot can kill it.
  • Allowing the dough to rise fully is essential for a light, airy crust.
  • For a crispier base, prebake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for extra flavor.
  • If you don’t have active dry yeast, instant yeast can be used but eliminate the activation step and mix directly with dry ingredients.

Keywords: Pizza Hut style dough, homemade pizza crust, thick pizza dough, chewy pizza crust, classic pizza dough

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