Thursday, December 29, 2011

Pizza Hut Pan Pizza.

I was really Jones-ing for pizza hut , but had no desire to go out on the rain with all three kids.  There is something that makes me want that deep dish, greasy, comfort food which is different from the classy thin crust pizza we usually have.
Found this SUPER recipe online and used my giant cast iron skillet, which has been seasoned and waiting for an occasion such as this to justify it's giant space being taken up in my cupboard.
Definitely worth the space taken up in my cupboard, especially when i realized the finished pazza takes only about 10 minutes in the oven.
Copy Cat Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza.


Dough
  • 1 1/3 cups Warm water (105F)
  • 1/4 cup Non−fat dry milk
  • 1/2 teas. Salt
  • 4 cups Flour
  • 1 Tbls. Sugar
  • 1 pk. Dry yeast
  • 2 Tbls. Vegetable oil (for dough)
  • 9 Oz. Vegetable oil (3 oz. per pan):
 Put yeast, sugar, salt, and dry milk in a large (2 qt.) bowl. 
Add water and stir to mix well. Allow to sit for two minutes. 
Add oil and stir again. 
Add flour and stir until dough forms and flour is absorbed. 
Turn out on to a flat surface and knead for about 10 minutes. (I used my mixer's dough hook.)
Divide dough into three balls. In three 9 cake pans, put 3 Oz. of oil in each making sure it is spread evenly.  (Or One very large pizza.)
Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to about a 9 circle. 
Place in cake pans or cast iron skillet, oiled with olive oil.
Spray the outer edge of dough with oil. 
Cover with a plate. Place in warm area and allow to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.


Tomato Sauce:
  • 1 16 Ounce Can diced or whole tomatoes (blended)
  • 1 Teaspoon Dry Oregano
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Marjoram
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dry Basil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic salt
Combine, and let sit for 1 hour. 


 Directions for Each Nine Inch Pizza :
1.    Preheat oven to 475 F.
2.    Spoon 1/3 cup sauce on dough and spread to within 1 of edge.
3.    Distribute 1 1/2 Oz. shredded mozzarella cheese on sauce.
4.    Place toppings of your choice on top.


Bake for approximately 10 minutes.


From http://allsecretrestaurantrecipes.com/pizza-hut-recipes/pizza-hut-original-pan-pizza-recipe/




Freezer Directions: 
Freeze Uncooked pizza dough or uncooked pizza with all the toppings and cheese.
Place in frozen pizza in oven at 475 degrees for 15 minutes or until cooked through and cheese is bubbling.