Description
This Pizza Hut-inspired homemade dough recipe yields a soft, chewy crust perfect for your favorite pizza toppings. Made from simple ingredients like warm water, yeast, olive oil, and all-purpose flour, this dough is easy to prepare and gives you that authentic pizzeria-style crust baked to golden perfection.
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 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready to use.
- Mix the dough: Add olive oil, salt, and all-purpose flour to the bowl with the yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. This process develops the gluten for a chewy texture.
- Let it rise: Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 475°F (245°C) to prepare for baking.
- Roll out and bake: Once risen, roll out the dough on a baking sheet to your desired thickness. Add your favorite pizza toppings. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- Use warm water (not hot) to activate the yeast without killing it.
- You can substitute olive oil with any neutral oil if preferred.
- Letting the dough rise in a warm place ensures better fermentation and a lighter crust.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone or steel if available.
- Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of your crust and topping amount.
- This dough can be refrigerated after rising for up to 24 hours to develop more flavor.
