Copycat Papa John’s Pizza Recipe

Serves: 3 pizzas

Copycat Papa John's Pizza Recipe

45 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

55 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 Tablespoons sugar
• 6 3/4 teaspoons fast rising yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups very warm water (120 to 130 degrees F)
• 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Pizza Sauce:
• 3 (10.34 ounce) cans tomato puree
• 3/4 cups water
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon oregano
• 3/8 teaspoon basil
• 3/8 teaspoon thyme
• 3/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. 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:
2. 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

2580 cal

Fat

38 g

Carbs

517 g

Protein

85 g

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