This Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Recipe is better than any pizza you will ever eat! Garlic, Cheese Stuffed Dough Bites surrounded by delicious pizza!
If you’re a fan of the iconic Pizza Hut pizza and want to enjoy that same delicious taste in the comfort of your own home, then you’ve come to the right place. Recreating the flavors of Pizza Hut pizza can be a fun and rewarding cooking project that allows you to customize your pizza just the way you like it. In this blog post, we will take you through the steps to make a copycat Pizza Hut pizza, from preparing the dough to perfecting the toppings. We’ll also explore some variations to suit different preferences and provide you with storage options to enjoy your homemade pizza later.
Ingredients for Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza:
- 1/2 Cup Warm Water
- 1 Tbsp White Sugar
- 1/2 Tsp Yeast
- 1 ½ Cups Plain Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsps Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Slices of Mozzarella
- 1/2 Cup Tomato Pizza Sauce of your choice
- 1 Cup Freshly Grated Mozzarella
- Garlic Butter (salted butter + 1 minced garlic clove)
Instructions:
For the Pizza Dough
- Mix together your warm water, white sugar and yeast and let sit for around 5 mins
- Add in your flour, salt and olive oil and mix until a rough dough forms
- Knead your dough for around 10 mins or until the dough becomes soft and supple
- Place your dough in a oil covered bowl and let rest in a warm, dry place for around 45 mins to 1 hour or until it has doubled in size
Assembling the Pizza
- Once your dough has risen, gently knock out all the air and roll out into a large circle
- Transfer dough onto a baking tray that is lined with greaseproof paper
- Place your sliced mozzarella cheese around the perimeter of your pizza dough
- Fold over the dough so that the cheese is securely sealed (at this point it will look like a stuffed crust pizza)
- Using a serrated knife, Cut small portions of your crust around the entire perimeter of your pizza dough- about 1 inch for each dough portion (see video below for more details)
- Turn each portion of dough upwards so that the cheese is facing upwards (see video again for more details)
- Add your favourite pizza sauce and cheese, plus any other toppings you would like
- Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise for around 20-30 mins or until slightly puffy
- Preheat your oven to 220ºC
- Bake your prepared pizza in your preheated oven for around 15-20 mins (cook until the bread becomes golden brown)
- Fresh out of the oven, brush some garlic butter over the cheesy bite crust
- Slice up and enjoy!
Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Variations:
One of the best things about making your own pizza is the ability to customise it to your liking. Here are some variations to consider:
- Meat Lover’s Pizza: Load up your pizza with a variety of meats such as chicken, beef and turkey
- Veggie Supreme Pizza: Pile on a colorful assortment of vegetables like bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, and tomatoes.
- BBQ Chicken Pizza: Swap out the tomato sauce for BBQ sauce, add cooked chicken pieces, red onions, and cilantro.
- Margherita Pizza: Keep it simple with sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Chicken Alfredo: Switch the tomato sauce for white cheese sauce and top with rotisserie style chicken, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Storage Options:
If you have leftover pizza or want to prepare your pizza in advance, proper storage is essential to maintain its quality. Here are some storage options:
- Refrigerator: Wrap leftover pizza slices tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Freezer: For longer storage, freeze individual slices or whole pizzas in airtight containers or resealable bags. Frozen pizza can last for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, bake from frozen in the oven or thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Room Temperature: Pizza is best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store it at room temperature for a few hours, place it in a pizza box or cover it loosely with a clean kitchen towel. Avoid leaving pizza at room temperature for extended periods to prevent food-borne illnesses.
Want more delicious pizza recipes? Why not try out our Detroit Style Pizza!
Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Warm Water
- 1 Tbsp White Sugar
- 1/2 Tsp Yeast
- 1 ½ Cups Plain Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsps Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Slices of Mozzarella
- 1/2 Cup Tomato Pizza Sauce of your choice
- 1 Cup Freshly Grated Mozzarella
- Garlic Butter (salted butter + 1 minced garlic clove)
Instructions
For the Pizza Dough
- Mix together your warm water, white sugar and yeast and let sit for around 5 mins1/2 Cup Warm Water, 1 Tbsp White Sugar, 1/2 Tsp Yeast
- Add in your flour, salt and olive oil and mix until a rough dough forms1 ½ Cups Plain Flour, 1/2 Tsp Salt, 2 Tbsps Olive Oil
- Knead your dough for around 10 mins or until the dough becomes soft and supple
- Place your dough in a oil covered bowl and let rest in a warm, dry place for around 45 mins to 1 hour or until it has doubled in size
Assembling the Pizza
- Once your dough has risen, gently knock out all the air and roll out into a large circle
- Transfer dough onto a baking tray that is lined with greaseproof paper
- Place your sliced mozzarella cheese around the perimeter of your pizza dough1 Cup Slices of Mozzarella
- Fold over the dough so that the cheese is securely sealed (at this point it will look like a stuffed crust pizza)
- Using a serrated knife, Cut small portions of your crust around the entire perimeter of your pizza dough- about 1 inch for each dough portion (see video below for more details)
- Turn each portion of dough upwards so that the cheese is facing upwards (see video again for more details)
- Add your favourite pizza sauce and cheese, plus any other toppings you would like1/2 Cup Tomato Pizza Sauce of your choice, 1 Cup Freshly Grated Mozzarella
- Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise for around 20-30 mins or until slightly puffy
- Preheat your oven to 220ºC
- Bake your prepared pizza in your preheated oven for around 15-20 mins (cook until the bread becomes golden brown)
- Fresh out of the oven, brush some garlic butter over the cheesey bite crustGarlic Butter
- Slice up and enjoy!
Video
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♬ original sound – anisa 💗
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A says
Just tried making it and loved it sooooo much! Will use this recipe again
anisacakesandbakes says
Ahh thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked the recipe 💗