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Crock Pot Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

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This Crock Pot Deep Dish Pizza recipe offers a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a thick, homemade pizza with a golden crust and savory toppings, all made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Using Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix for the dough and simple ingredients like pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni, this recipe requires minimal hands-on time and yields a satisfying meal perfect for casual gatherings or family dinners.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 1/2 (16 ounce) box Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix (approximately 1 3/4 cups or half the packet)
  • 1/2 yeast packet from the box mix (about 1 1/2 + 1/8 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 5 ounces hot water (1/2 cup plus 1/8 cup)
  • 3 1/4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided use)

Toppings

  • 2/3 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (about 9 slices)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine 1/2 box Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix, 1/2 yeast packet, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano using a spoon until crumbles form.
  2. Add wet ingredients and stir: Pour in 5 ounces of hot water and 3 tablespoons of olive oil, stirring until the dough begins to come together.
  3. Knead dough: Using clean hands, knead the dough inside the bowl for about 1 minute until smooth and elastic.
  4. Prepare crockpot base: Lightly oil a sheet of parchment paper and place it inside a 6-quart crockpot to prevent sticking and aid removal later.
  5. Shape dough in crockpot: Spread the dough evenly over the parchment paper, pushing it slightly up the sides to create a small edge. Note that the dough will rise gradually as the crockpot warms, so no extra rising time is needed.
  6. Add toppings: Layer 2/3 cup pizza sauce evenly over the dough, followed by 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, then 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni.
  7. Manage condensation: Place a paper towel under the crockpot lid to absorb moisture and prevent condensation from dripping onto the pizza.
  8. Cook pizza: Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set without gooeyness.
  9. Check doneness: Test the center of the pizza with a butter knife; if dough sticks or feels undercooked, cook for additional time as needed.
  10. Serve: Carefully lift the pizza out using the parchment paper, transfer to a serving platter, slice, and optionally top with 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley before serving.

Notes

  • There is no need to let the dough rise separately as it will naturally rise in the warm crockpot during cooking.
  • Using parchment paper makes it much easier to remove the pizza from the crockpot without tearing.
  • Adding a paper towel under the lid helps reduce condensation on top of the pizza, keeping the crust from getting soggy.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on your crockpot model; check doneness earlier if your slow cooker runs hot.
  • For a crispier crust, consider briefly broiling the pizza after slow cooking if your slow cooker insert is oven-safe.

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