Papa John's Pizza

Source:  sixsistersstuff.com
Copycat Papa John's Pizza Recipe:

(Makes 3 pizzas)

Ingredients:

8 cups all-purpose flour

6 Tablespoons sugar

6 3/4 teaspoons fast rising yeast

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3 cups very warm water (120 to 130 degrees F)

6 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt.  Gradually add water and oil to mixture.  Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed until dough pulls away from sides of the bowl.  On a lightly floured surface, knead until dough is smooth and elastic.  Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 15 minutes.  Press out dough onto 3 pizza pans.  Poke the dough randomly with a fork.  Let rise again in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.  Brush crusts lightly with oil and bake them for 5 minutes.  Remove from oven and top as desired.  Bake for 4-5 more minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Copycat Papa John's Pizza Sauce Recipe:

(Makes sauce for 3 pizzas)

Ingredients:

3 (10.34 ounce) cans tomato puree

3/4 cups water

3 teaspoons sugar

3 teaspoons olive oil

3/4 teaspoon lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon oregano

3/8 teaspoon basil

3/8 teaspoon thyme

3/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan over medium heat.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.