Pizza Hut-Inspired Homemade Dough
This Pizza Hut-Inspired Homemade Dough delivers that classic, nostalgic pizzeria flavor—soft and chewy on the inside with a crisp outer crust. Perfect for family pizza night, this recipe is quick, budget-friendly, freezer-friendly, and totally customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 1.33 cups warm water around 110°F
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and garlic powder (if using).
- Pour yeast mixture and olive oil into dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 7–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, divide into two portions, and roll out to desired thickness and shape.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pre-bake crusts for 7–8 minutes before adding toppings for a crisp base.
Notes
- Refrigerate unused dough for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning or grated Parmesan to the dough before kneading.
- Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot for best results.