Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza
Recreate the iconic taste of your favorite takeout with this recipe for Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza. Known for its irresistibly soft, fluffy crust with a perfectly crispy edge, this homemade version captures the magic of the classic pan pizza. The dough, enriched with butter-flavored shortening, rises to perfection and bakes beautifully in greased pans for that signature golden crust. Topped with a rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, this pizza is baked at a high temperature for a restaurant-quality finish. With minimal effort and simple pantry staples like flour, yeast, and vegetable oil, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing dish in your own kitchen. Perfect for pizza nights or family gatherings, serve this warm, cheesy delight straight from the pan and enjoy a slice (or two) of nostalgia.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.33 cup Butter-flavored shortening (or butter)
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- as desired Toppings of choice
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil (for greasing pans)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
Add 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture along with salt and vegetable oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.
Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, kneading until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky. Knead for about 8-10 minutes on a floured surface.
Coat a large bowl with a light layer of oil and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a warm damp cloth and let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them generously with vegetable oil (about 2 tablespoons per pan) to create that signature crispy crust.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and place them into the greased pans. Press the dough evenly across the bottom of the pans and about 1 inch up the sides. Cover and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
Spread half of the pizza sauce onto each dough circle, leaving about 1 inch of edge for the crust. Add your shredded mozzarella cheese and desired toppings to each pizza.
Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Remove from the oven and allow the pizzas to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.2 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 3489 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.5 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 58.8 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 880 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 732 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
