Pizza Hut Melts Copycat Recipe (Taste Test & Review)
🍕 This handheld folded pizza transformed my lunch routine! Pizza Hut's new Melts deliver that classic thick crust flavor in a perfectly portable format. The edges crisp up beautifully while the center stays impossibly cheesy and loaded with toppings. You've had their pan pizza before, but this folded innovation makes it grab-and-go without sacrificing any of that signature Pizza Hut taste.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- bread flour 2.5 cups
- warm water 1 cup
- instant yeast 2.25 tsp
- white sugar 2 tbsp
- olive oil 3 tbsp
- salt 1 tsp
- shredded mozzarella cheese 1.5 cups
- shredded provolone cheese 0.5 cup
- pepperoni slices 20 pieces
- pizza sauce 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
- unsalted butter 4 tbsp
- garlic powder 0.5 tsp
- dried oregano 0.5 tsp
- dried basil 0.25 tsp
- grated parmesan cheese 2 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
43 g
35%
Protein
20 g
16%
Fat
24 g
44%
Cooking steps
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1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Pour in warm water and olive oil, then mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a lightly oiled surface for 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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2. Oil a bowl and let the dough rest, covered, for 15 minutes. For maximum Pizza Hut flavor, refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours for cold fermentation (overnight is best).
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3. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a dark non-stick baking sheet or cast iron pan in the oven to heat up—this helps create a crispy, golden crust like Pizza Hut's Melts.
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4. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into an oval, about 7 inches long. Spread 2 tbsp pizza sauce on half, sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and provolone blend, and top with 5 pepperoni slices per Melt. Fold the dough over, pinch the edges tightly to seal, and press with a fork for that signature sealed edge. (Copycat tip: Properly sealing ensures maximum cheese pull and no leaks—just like the original!).
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5. Remove hot baking sheet from oven, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place Melts onto sheet and brush tops with melted butter mixed with garlic powder. Bake for 15 minutes, rotating once, until the Melts are deep golden and edges are crisp.
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6. As soon as Melts come out, brush with remaining garlic butter for shine and sprinkle with dried oregano, basil, and parmesan. Cool for 3 minutes before serving—this sets the crust and keeps the filling molten and cheesy!
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this Pizza Hut Melts Copycat Recipe really taste like the original?
Yes! This recipe uses a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheese for that classic stretch, a sweet herbed sauce, and thick, buttery crust. The dough rests for flavor, and pan baking plus garlic butter finishes create crisp edges and a golden shine—hallmarks of true Pizza Hut Melts.
Q. How do I get the bottom and edges crispy, like Pizza Hut's Melts?
Use a dark non-stick baking sheet or cast iron pan preheated in your oven. Brushing the sheet with oil before baking, and the dough with garlic butter, mimics Pizza Hut's technique for ultra-crisp edges and a golden-brown crust.
Q. Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour?
All-purpose flour can be used, but bread flour is preferred for a chewier, pizza-parlor-style crust. Bread flour develops more gluten for the signature thick yet airy bite. For best results, stick with bread flour.
Q. How many calories and macros are in one serving?
One Pizza Hut Melts copycat serving (about 160g) has 490 kcal, 43g carbs (35% of calories), 20g protein (16%), and 24g fat (44%). It's cheesy, satisfying, and close to the original's nutrition.
Q. How should I store and reheat leftovers?
Cool leftover Melts, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To keep them crisp, reheat for 8-10 minutes in a 375°F oven or air fryer. Avoid microwaving, as this softens the crust.
