Pizza Hut Pan Pizza

Make the dough by dissolving the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Allow the solution to sit for about 5 minutes, or until it gets foamy on top.

Combine the flour with the salt in a large bowl. It’s best to use a standard mixer with a paddle for this, then switch out the paddle for a dough hook.

Pour the foamy yeast solution into the flour and combine on low speed until dough is formed. Turn up the speed a little and knead the dough for 10 minutes. If you don’t have a stand mixer, knead by hand for 10 minutes, or until the dough is very smooth and elastic. Cover the dough in the mixing bowl and let the dough rest for 4-6 hours.—

Roll out the proper portion of dough to fit in the deep dish pan or cake pan you are using: if you are making a 9-inch pizza (small), divide the dough into three equal portions; for a 12-inch pizza (medium), divide the dough in half; and for a 15-inch pizza (large), use all the dough. Roll out the portion of dough so that it is slightly bigger than the pan you are using. Rub oil around the bottom of the pan: Use 1 tablespoon oil in a 9-inch pan, 1 1/2 tablespoons in a 12-inch pan, and 2 tablespoons in a 15-inch pan. Drop the dough into the bottom of the pan and spread it smooth to the edge of the pan, and then use your fingers to form a raised lip around the edge. Cover the pan with foil and place it in a warm spot for 1 hour. If you have two ovens, place the covered dough into one of the ovens with a pan of boiling water, then close the door. If you have only one oven, you can set the pan near that oven, since you will now preheat the oven and it will give off some heat. Place a pizza stone in the oven and set it to 500 degrees F.

Make the sauce by combining the ingredients in a small saucepan and placing it over medium heat. When the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Cover the sauce, and let it cool while the dough rises.

When the dough has doubled in size, spoon approximately 1/4 cup of sauce on a 9-inch pizza, 1/3 cup sauce on a 12-inch pizza, or 1/2 cup on a 15-inch pizza. Spray the edges of the crust with butter-flavored nonstick spray, then top the pizza with enough shredded mozzarella cheese to cover the sauce. Add your choice of toppings and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust and cheese begin to brown.

Remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for a few minutes, then slide it out of the pan, slice and serve. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients if you made the small or medium-size pizzas.