Pizza Hut-Inspired Homemade Dough
This homemade pizza dough is inspired by the classic style from Pizza Hut—soft, chewy on the inside with a crisp edge. Perfect for creating your favorite pizza at home, this dough delivers a restaurant-quality base that’s easy to work with and adaptable to your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (plus 5 minutes pre-bake if desired)
- Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (including rising time)
- Yield: Makes dough for 2 medium (12-inch) pizzas
- Category: Pizza / Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture along with the olive oil.
- Mix until a rough dough forms. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1–1½ hours or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into desired portions (this recipe makes enough for two 12-inch pizzas).
- Roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface to your preferred thickness.
- Pre-bake the dough at 475°F (245°C) for 5 minutes if you prefer a crispier edge, then add your favorite toppings and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly (usually an additional 10–12 minutes).
Notes
- For a slightly thicker crust, let the dough rise a second time after shaping.
- Adjust the hydration by adding a tablespoon of water at a time if the dough feels too dry.
This dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours; just bring it to room temperature before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium pizza base
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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