Best 5 Pretzel Crust Pizza Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a culinary adventure with our delectable pretzel crust pizza recipes. Experience the perfect harmony of crispy pretzel crust and an array of flavorful toppings. From classic favorites to innovative combinations, our recipes cater to diverse palates and guarantee a satisfying meal. Dive into the cheesy goodness of our pepperoni pretzel crust pizza, where the salty tang of pepperoni dances on a bed of melted mozzarella. For a vegetarian delight, try our veggie supreme pretzel crust pizza, a vibrant medley of roasted vegetables and tangy marinara sauce. Craving something unique? Our BBQ chicken pretzel crust pizza is a smoky, sweet, and savory sensation that will tantalize your senses. Get ready to embark on a pretzel crust pizza journey that promises an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PRETZEL CRUST PIZZA



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Salty, chewy pretzel dough is topped with spicy pepperoni and melty cheese -- pizza doesn't get any better than this!

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 recipe soft pretzel dough
1 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
12-15 slices pepperoni
Additional melted salted butter and sesame seeds if desired

Steps:

  • Prepare pretzel dough up to the point of rolling out the pretzels.
  • Brush your skillet with ½ tsp oil and set it in the oven while it preheats to 425 degrees F.
  • Roll out a circle of pretzel dough to fit your skillet*. Bake pretzel crust for 5 minutes without toppings.
  • Spread pretzel crust with sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Bake another 10 minutes until crust is golden and toppings are warmed through.
  • Brush the crust with additional melted, salted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 698 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LITTLE CAESARS COPYKAT PRETZEL CHEDDAR PIZZA!



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Ok I have been working on this recipe for a month or 2 (this is my 3rd attempt) and well I really think I got it!! Try it and let me know what you think I truly think this is better then Little Caesars! Ohhh it is just so good!!! ENJOY :) OHHHHHH and by the way I am just so EXCITED!! LOL

Provided by Gina Davis

Categories     Pizza

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

PRETZEL DOUGH RECIPE
1 1/2 c warm water 110 - 115 degree
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp rapid rise yeast (i use saf-instant gold yeast)
4 c flour all purpose or bread flour
1 tsp kosher salt (or your choice)
TOPPINGS
1 can(s) campbells cheddar cheese sauce (15 oz or 2 regular size small cans)
16 oz sharp cheddar cheese shreds
pepperoni (as much or as little as you like)
1/2 c warm water
1/8 c baking soda
4 Tbsp butter
coarse kosher or sea salt (pretzel salt is best but i can not find it here :(

Steps:

  • 1. DOUGH:
  • 2. Add 1 1/2 cups warm water 110 - 115 degrees to bowl of stand mixer or med. size bowl if kneading by hand. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar into water, add 1 tablespoon instant rise yeast and give a quick whisk to combine it all. Let stand until bloomed about 5 mins.
  • 3. After 5 minutes add 4 cups all purpose or bread flour to the yeast mixture add 1 teaspoon salt set stand mixer to #2 speed and let mix and knead for 5 minutes. If by hand mix until all is well combined and the knead by hand on a counter top for 5 good minutes. (you will have a soft but firm dough)
  • 4. Spray a separate bowl with cooking spray (lightly) and place dough into it spray top of dough lightly with cooking spray. Cover with towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm draft free place (I have found over the years of baking bread that the Microwave is the BEST place! My oven has a proofing oven in it and I still use my microwave! Let it do it's thing for 30 minutes.
  • 5. Remove dough from bowl onto an ungreased pizza pan and roll as close to edges as you can get. Press the dough towards the outside to form the thick pretzel crust. When happy with the dough on the pizza pan just sit to the side to rest for 10 minutes with out covering it.
  • 6. TOPPINGS
  • 7. In a bowl add all the cheese sauce and 4 oz of the cheddar cheese shreds and combine.
  • 8. Spread the cheese mix over the crust all the way to the edge.
  • 9. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the mixture and top with as much or little pepperoni that you like.
  • 10. Mix 1/2 cup warm water and 1/8 cup baking soda together until the baking soda is dissolved. Once it is brush all the edge crust with it and wait a minute and do it again and again!
  • 11. Sprinkle with as little or as much coarse salt that you like.
  • 12. Bake in oven at 425 degree for 18 - 20 minutes until the crust is really nice and dark brown and all the cheese is bubbly and nice!
  • 13. Remove from oven to a wire rack to cool
  • 14. Melt 4 tablespoons butter and brush it all on the crust.
  • 15. Cool for at least 10 minutes to set the cheese sauce and ENJOY!!

COPYCAT LITTLE CAESAR'S PRETZEL CRUST PIZZA



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 speed until dough comes together, 1-2 minutes. Increase speed to medium and mix for an additional 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 : Calories 414 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

PIZZA DOUGH PRETZELS



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When you suddenly get a craving for homemade soft pretzels and you're not at the mall, you won't need to wait for dough to rise if you use store-bought pizza dough! Serve, of course, with mustard.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Pretzel Recipes

Time 47m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust
1 tablespoon cornmeal, or as needed
6 cups water
⅓ cup baking soda
coarse salt

Steps:

  • Lightly flour a work surface. Place dough on flour and sprinkle more on top. Begin to knead dough, kneading about 2 tablespoons flour into dough until it is soft and supple but not too sticky, 5 to 10 minutes. Cover with a large bowl and allow dough to rest and come to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal.
  • Place water in a deep skillet. Whisk in baking soda to create an alkaline bath. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Adjust heat to keep water at a low simmer while you shape the dough.
  • Dust dough with a sprinkling of flour as needed so that dough does not stick to work surface. Flatten slightly and divide into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round dough ball.
  • Shape each dough ball into a disk, thinner in the middle, thicker around the edges. Poke a hole in the center. Gently keep pulling and stretching until you've achieved a round pretzel shape that's not too thick.
  • Transfer pretzels (in batches if necessary) to simmering alkaline bath. Boil about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to prepared sheet with slotted spoon. Immediately sprinkle with coarse salt while pretzels are still wet and sticky. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before baking.
  • Place on center rack in preheated oven until beautifully browned, and stretch marks have formed, about 20 minutes. Exact times will depend on the specific size and shape of your pretzel.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool a bit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, Sodium 4782.3 mg, Sugar 4 g

PRETZEL FRUIT PIZZA



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I created this recipe while working as an independent kitchen consultant for a national company. It's wonderful! -Bethany Perry, Beverly, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups finely crushed pretzels
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/4 cups cold butter, cubed
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1-1/2 cups whipped topping
7 to 8 cups assorted fresh fruit, such as plums, berries, kiwi and oranges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix crushed pretzels and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a 14-in. pizza pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack; refrigerate 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, mix milk, lime juice and lime zest. Fold in whipped topping; spread over crust. Refrigerate until cold. Just before serving, top with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Fat 38g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 100g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh mozzarella cheese, good quality pepperoni, and flavorful sauce.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the pizza. This will help ensure that the crust cooks evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pizza with toppings. Too many toppings will make the pizza soggy.
  • Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help prevent the cheese from sliding off the crust.

Conclusion:

Pretzel crust pizza is a delicious and unique twist on the classic pizza recipe. It's easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you're a fan of classic pepperoni or prefer something more creative, pretzel crust pizza is sure to please everyone at your next party or gathering.

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