Name: Copycat Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pizza (Standard)
Prep time: 36 min
Cook time: 54 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 cup Warm Water; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast; 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 8 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks; 1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1/2 cup Pepperoni Slices

Recipe tier

A classic stuffed crust pizza made accessible for home cooks using readily available ingredients. This version focuses on recreating the familiar flavor and texture of Pizza Hut's iconic pizza.

Total 1h 30m

Serves 8

Steps 10

Ingredients 14

Dough
1 cup 240 mL Warm Water
1 tsp 5 mL Sugar
2 tsp 11 mL Active Dry Yeast
2 cups 315 g All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
2 tbsp 30 mL Olive Oil
Cheese Sticks
8 8 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Sauce
1 (15 oz) can 425 g Tomato Sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Dried Oregano
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Toppings
1 cup 100 g Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
cup 50 g Pepperoni Slices

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine Warm Water, Sugar, and Active Dry Yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add All-Purpose Flour, Salt, and Olive Oil to the yeast mixture. Knead for 5-7 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Roll out one half into a 12-inch circle.
Arrange Mozzarella Cheese Sticks around the edge of the dough, leaving a small border. Fold the dough over the cheese sticks, pinching to seal.
Roll out the second half of the dough and place it on top of the cheese-filled crust, sealing the edges.
Combine all Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Spread the Sauce evenly over the pizza dough. Sprinkle with Shredded Mozzarella Cheese and Pepperoni Slices.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.