Pizza Hut Style Pepperoni Pizza (Homemade)

Name: Pizza Hut Style Pepperoni Pizza (Homemade)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Pizza Dough (Store-bought or homemade); 1 cup Pizza Sauce; 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded); 4 ounces Pepperoni (Sliced); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For brushing crust, optional); 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Optional, for crust or sauce); 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Optional, for sauce)

A classic pepperoni pizza recipe, inspired by the cheesy, flavorful experience of Pizza Hut's iconic offering. This recipe aims to recreate the beloved taste at home, featuring a tender crust, rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and savory pepperoni slices.

#Pizza

#Pepperoni

#American

#Comfort Food

#Homemade

#Pizza Hut Style

#Cheese

Freshly baked Pizza Hut style pepperoni pizza

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

700

Calories

30g

Protein

70g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Close-up of a cheesy pepperoni slice

Ingredients

Pizza Dough
(Store-bought or homemade)
1 pound
Pizza Sauce
1 cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Shredded)
2 cups
Pepperoni
(Sliced)
4 ounces
Olive Oil
(For brushing crust, optional)
1 tablespoon
Garlic Powder
(Optional, for crust or sauce)
0.5 teaspoon
Dried Oregano
(Optional, for sauce)
0.5 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Golden crust and bubbly cheese

Instructions

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1
Prepare Pizza Dough: Stretch or roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface or pizza peel to your desired thickness, forming an approximate 12-14 inch circle.
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Prepare Pizza Dough: Stretch or roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface or pizza peel to your desired thickness, forming an approximate 12-14 inch circle.
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For a crispier crust, preheat a pizza stone in your oven before placing the pizza on it.
2
Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet, or dust a pizza peel with cornmeal if using a stone. Carefully transfer the stretched dough to the prepared pan or peel.
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Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet, or dust a pizza peel with cornmeal if using a stone. Carefully transfer the stretched dough to the prepared pan or peel.
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A very hot oven is crucial for achieving a perfectly cooked crust similar to pizzeria style.
3
Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
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Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
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4
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, ensuring even coverage.
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Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, ensuring even coverage.
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5
Arrange Pepperoni: Neatly arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese layer.
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Arrange Pepperoni: Neatly arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese layer.
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Bake the Pizza: Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Bake the Pizza: Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Keep a close eye on the pizza during the last few minutes of baking to prevent the crust from burning.
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Cool, Slice & Serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces. Serve hot with your favorite dips like ranch dressing, if desired.
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Cool, Slice & Serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces. Serve hot with your favorite dips like ranch dressing, if desired.
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Allowing the pizza to cool slightly helps the cheese set, making it easier to slice and preventing burns.