Introduction:
Take a nostalgic trip back to your school cafeteria days with this School Pizza Recipe!
Featuring a soft, slightly chewy crust, flavorful homemade sauce, and a hearty meat topping, this pizza brings back all the childhood memories.
It’s easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd—just like in the lunchroom!
Ingredients
Crust:
2-2/3 cup flour
3/4 cup powdered milk.
2 T sugar
1 package quick rise yeast
1 tsp salt
1-2/3 cup warm water (110-115).
2 T vegetable oil.
Filling:
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1/2 lb ground chuck
1/2 tsp pepper.
1/2 tsp salt
1 (8oz) block mozzarella cheese.
Sauce (I make the day before):
1 (6oz) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup olive oil.
2 cloves garlic minced
1 t salt
1 tsp pepper.
1/2 T dried oregano
1/2 T dried basil
1/2 t dried rosemary.
Steps
Crust:
Preheat oven to 475.
Spray 18 x 13 sheet pan with Pam and lay parchment paper down.
Add flour, powered milk, sugar, yeast, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to blend.
Add oil to warm water. Pour into flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until batter forms. Don’t worry about lumps – you just want no dry spots.
Spread dough onto sheet pan with fingertips until even. If the dough doesn’t want to cooperate then let it rest for 5 min and try again.
Bake just the crust for 8-10 min. Remove from oven and set aside.
filling:
Brown meats (add salt and pepper) until it resembles crumbles. Drain, set aside.
Get out sauce.
To partially baked crust assemble:
Spread sauce all over crust.
Sprinkle meats.
Sprinkle cheese.
Bake at 475 for 8-10 min. Until cheese starts to brown.
Let stand 5 min, cut into slices and serve.
How to Store:
Refrigerate: Store leftover pizza in an airtight container or wrap individual slices in plastic wrap. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Wrap slices in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes, or microwave for 30–45 seconds for a quick snack.
Variations:
Cheese-Only Version: Skip the meat and add extra cheese for a classic cheese pizza.
Pepperoni Pizza: Swap out the sausage and ground chuck for a layer of pepperoni slices.
Veggie Delight: Add green peppers, mushrooms, or onions for a veggie-packed version.
BBQ Chicken Twist: Replace the sauce with BBQ sauce and use shredded chicken instead of ground meat.