Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPapa Johns PizzaGarlic 5-cheese Crust Recipe

Garlic 5-cheese Crust Recipe

Inspired by Papa Johns Pizza
Time2h
Serves4

Original crust seasoned with garlic-parmesan sauce and a 5-cheese blend of parmesan, romano, asiago, fontina and provolone.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let it Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Garlic-Parmesan Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Melt Butter

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 6

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and black pepper. Mix until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.

Cheese Blend Preparation

  1. 8

    Mix Cheeses

    In a bowl, combine the shredded Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, Fontina, and Provolone cheeses. Set aside.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 9

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 10

    Shape the Crust

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to your desired thickness on a floured surface.

  3. 11

    Add Sauce

    Spread the garlic-Parmesan sauce evenly over the shaped crust.

  4. 12

    Add Cheese Blend

    Sprinkle the 5-cheese blend generously over the sauce.

  5. 13

    Bake

    Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

  6. 14

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.

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