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The School Pizza Recipe – Don’t Lose This Recipe

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The School Pizza Recipe is a nostalgic, cafeteria-style pizza featuring a thick, soft crust, zesty tomato sauce, and a gooey blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Baked in a sheet pan and sliced into classic rectangles, it’s a comforting favorite that brings back fond memories of school lunch days.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 (0.25 oz) packet active dry yeast
  • 1⅔ cups warm water (110°F)
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon shortening (for greasing pan)
  • 1½ tablespoons cornmeal (for dusting pan)
  • 1⅓ cups pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Optional toppings: cooked ground beef, pepperoni slices, diced green peppers, mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Grease a half-sheet pan (approximately 13×18 inches) with shortening and sprinkle with cornmeal.
  2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add flour, dry milk powder, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
  5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Remove the crust from the oven and spread pizza sauce evenly over the top.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the sauce. Add any desired toppings.
  8. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the pizza cool slightly, then slice into rectangles and serve.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, preheat the sheet pan before adding the dough.
  • Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat, bake in a 375°F oven for 8–10 minutes or until warmed through.
  • The pizza can be frozen after baking; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

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