Rich, buttery pan pizza dough with a soft, chewy center and a golden, crisp edge. Makes two 12-inch pizzas. Add your own sauce, cheese, and favorite toppings.
Prep: 20 minutes | Rise: about 1 hour 30 minutes | Bake: 20–25 minutes | Yield: two 12-inch pan pizzas | Oven: 425°F
Dough Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups (470 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Buttery Pan Coating
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate Yeast:
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough:
- Add salt, oil, melted butter, and 2 cups of flour. Mix until combined. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough:
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 6–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place 1–1 1/2 hours, or until doubled.
- Prepare the pan:
- In a small bowl, mix the pan-coating ingredients. Brush the bottom and sides of two 12-inch pizza pans with the mixture.
- Shape the dough:
- Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Press each half into a prepared pan, stretching to the edges. Let rest 15–20 minutes.
- Add toppings:
- Top with sauce, cheese, and toppings of your choice.
- Bake:
- Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Tips
The secret to the Pizza Hut style? A generous buttery coating in the pan that golden, crispy edge and and the amazing flavor!
Why this works
- Oil and butter create a tender, rich dough
- Pan buttering gives that iconic crispy, caramelized crust.
- A slightly sweet dough matches their signature flavor.
