Papa Johns Recipe
Make Papa Johns Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tsp). Sprinkle active dry yeast (2 tsp) over the mixture and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a circle or rectangle on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the shaped dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread pizza sauce (1 cup) evenly over the surface, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese (3 cups) over the sauce. Add pepperoni slices (1 cup), diced bell peppers (1 cup), diced onion (0.5 cup), and sliced olives (0.5 cup) on top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.