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Golden pan pizza dough in a cast iron skillet with fried edges

Copycat Pizza Hut Pan Pizza Dough

This pizza dough recipe pizza hut style uses oil in the pan to create a fried golden bottom and soft chewy middle at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 240 ml Warm water (110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 300 g All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil, for dough
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil, for pan

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons oil to the yeast mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Pour 3 tablespoons oil into a 9-inch round pan or cast iron skillet and spread the dough to cover the bottom.
  5. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 90 to 120 minutes until doubled and puffy.
  6. Use immediately for pizza or refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours before topping and baking.