Copycat Papa John’s Pizza Recipe
There’s nothing quite like the irresistible aroma of freshly baked pizza, and this Copycat Papa John’s Pizza Recipe brings that magic right to your kitchen. In just 55 minutes, you can create a pizza that rivals your favorite delivery, but with the satisfaction of making it yourself.
Ingredients
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 Tablespoons sugar
- 6¾ teaspoons fast rising yeast
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 3 cups very warm water (120 to 130 degrees F)
- 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Pizza Sauce
- 3 cans tomato puree (10.34 ounces each)
- ¾ cups water
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon oregano
- ⅜ teaspoon basil
- ⅜ teaspoon thyme
- ⅜ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt. Gradually add water and oil to mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed until dough pulls away from sides of the bowl. On a lightly floured surface, knead until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 15 minutes. Press out dough onto 3 pizza pans. Poke the dough randomly with a fork. Let rise again in a warm place for 10-15 minutes. Brush crusts lightly with oil and bake them for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and top as desired. Bake for 4-5 more minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Pizza Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 1754kcalCarbohydrates: 310gProtein: 48gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 1816mgPotassium: 1375mgFiber: 20gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 888IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 19mg
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