Description
This Pizza Hut-Inspired Homemade Dough recipe recreates the soft, chewy crust loved by many at home. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps, this dough provides a perfect base for your favorite pizza toppings, yielding a delicious and satisfying pizza experience.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready to use.
- Mix the dough: Add the olive oil, salt, and all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead it for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
- Let it rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 475°F (245°C) to prepare for baking.
- Roll out the dough: On a baking sheet, roll out the risen dough to your desired thickness and shape. Add your favorite pizza toppings.
- Bake the pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Kneading the dough properly develops gluten, giving the crust its chewy texture.
- If you want a thinner crust, roll the dough out thinner and adjust baking time accordingly.
- Leftover dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For added flavor, you can brush the crust with garlic butter after baking.
