Copycat Little Caesar’s Pretzel Crust Pizza

Name: Copycat Little Caesar's Pretzel Crust Pizza
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup hot water; 2 tablespoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon pretzel or coarse salt; PIZZA:; 1/2 cup salsa con queso dip, such as Tostitos; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Total Time Prep: 25 in. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

If you're hankering for pizza takeout, let us show you how to make the copycat Little Caesar's pretzel crust pizza with just a few simple ingredients!

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup hot water
2 tablespoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon pretzel or coarse salt
PIZZA:
1/2 cup salsa con queso dip, such as Tostitos
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In a stand mixer, stir together warm water, sugar and yeast; let stand until foamy, 4-5 minutes. Add flour and 1 teaspoon table salt. Using a dough hook, mix on low until dough comes together, 1-2 minutes. Increase speed to medium and mix 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°. Punch down dough; press into a 12-in. circle onto an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir together hot water and baking soda; brush mixture over outer 1-in. Let stand 5 minutes; repeat. Sprinkle coarse salt over edge.
Spread queso dip over inside of crust. Top with cheese and pepperoni. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, 16-18 minutes. Brush crust with melted butter before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 414 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.

In our house, we love pizza and pretzel bread! When Little Caesar's came out with their pretzel crust pizza, we fell in love but also knew it was unrealistic to be buying it all the time. The next best thing was to make it ourselves, and it came out even better than the restaurant's version! This thick-crusted copycat pizza is bound to blow your socks off! Hope you enjoy! —Mary Lou Timpson, Centennial Park, Arizona

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