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.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 2

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
• 0 as desired Toppings of choice
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil (for greasing pans)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Add 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture along with salt and vegetable oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

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

Serving size	(1598.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4502.0

Total Fat 255.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 165.6mg	0%
Sodium 8089.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 440.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 114.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1783.3mg	0%
Iron 28.0mg	0%
Potassium 2186.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 39.0%