Copycat Papa Johns Pizza Recipes

ALMOST LIKE PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt; blend well.
• Gradually add water and oil to mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. By hand, add 1 1/2 to 2 cupa flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
• On floured surface, knead in 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover loosely with plastic and let rest in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
• Press out dough onto (2) 12-inch pizza pans. Prick randomly with a fork. Let rest again in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.
• Brush crusts lightly with oil then prebake them in a 450 degree oven for 5 minutes.
• Top as desired, then bake again in 450 degree oven for 4-5 minutes, or until desired doneness.

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

COPYCAT PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• 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.