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Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizza Recipe

Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizza Recipe

Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizza is a crispy, crunchy, light-style pizza with bold sauce, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings baked on a cracker-like crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ –1 cup pepperoni or your favorite toppings
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven
  • Pizza cutter

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add olive oil and warm water. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth. Since this is thin crust, we don’t need heavy rising—just let it rest for 10 minutes.
    Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizza Recipe
Step 2: Roll It Extra Thin
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Lightly dust your surface with flour and roll the dough as thin as possible (about ⅛ inch thick). The thinner you roll, the crispier it gets. Transfer it to a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
    Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizza Recipe
Step 3: Pre-Bake the Crust
  1. Bake the plain crust for 4–5 minutes. This step ensures that crispy, restaurant-style texture, just like Pizza Hut.
    Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizza Recipe
Step 4: Add Sauce and Toppings
  1. Remove from oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a small border. Add mozzarella cheese, sprinkle Italian seasoning, and layer your favorite toppings like pepperoni, veggies, or chicken.
    Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizza Recipe
Step 5: Final Bake
  1. Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown. Let it cool slightly before slicing.
    Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizza Recipe

Notes

I love serving this thin-crust pizza with a fresh Caesar salad or garlic bread.