Classic Personal Pan Pizza

If you were a child (or had children) in the US in the 90s, odds are you remember Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! initiative, a  program that started in 1984 where kids read books in exchange for a free personal pan pizza. Now, whether you’re feeling nostalgic – or missed out on the craze but still love a pie you don’t have to share – then you’ll want to try out our version of that tasty and classic personal pan pizza. It’s got a thick, airy interior, golden crispy edges and a bubbly cheese top, made just for you. 

For a stronger crust, we like to make our dough with bread flour and a bit of butter for a lovely, rich crunch to the finished product. Covered in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano and shredded mozzarella, this pizza is simple and satisfying without frills. All you need is high-quality ingredients and an overnight dough rest (believe us, those extra hours will add a depth of flavor that’s tough to achieve in less time!) 

The final touch is a fresh grating of Parmesan for a tasty bite and an extra pop of flavor. Perfect for hanging with friends or weeknight dinners, this pizza is made for a good time – no books required.

Cooked pan pizza with tomato sauce and mozarella on an Ooni Bamboo Peel & Serving Board on a table with plates of slices of pan pizza.
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Note

This recipe is pretty simple, but it does require an overnight (or up to 24 hours) proof to develop gluten and flavor, so be sure to plan accordingly!


Two hands holding a buttered nonstick circular pan with a dough ball inside on a table with three dough balls and a Ooni Dual Platform Digital Scale. One hand wearing an Ooni Pizza Oven Glove holding onto a nonstick circular pan, the other hand using an offset spatula around the edges of the dough to help it release from the pan after the final bake on a cooling rack on a table.