Nostalgic Recipes (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 Tbsp shortening.
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1½ Tbsp cornmeal.
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1 (0.25-oz) packet of yeast.
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1⅔ cups water.
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2½ cups all-purpose flour.
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¾ cups instant non-fat dry milk powder.
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2 Tbsp sugar.
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¼ tsp salt.
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1½ tsp oil.
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1⅓ cups pizza sauce, or to taste.
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste.
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Pizza toppings of your choice.
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 475ºF (246ºC). Grease a half-sheet pan with shortening and dust it with cornmeal. Set it aside.
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In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, combine the yeast with warm water and let it sit for a few minutes to activate.
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Add the flour, instant non-fat dry milk powder, sugar, salt, and oil to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly with the whisk attachment for about 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
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Evenly distribute the dough onto the prepared pan, pressing it out to the edges. Let the dough rest for a few minutes to rise slightly.
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Pre-bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
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Remove the crust from the oven and spread your desired amount of pizza sauce over the top. Add your choice of toppings and then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Return the pizza to the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 8-12 minutes.
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Cut into pieces and enjoy the nostalgic flavor of homemade school cafeteria pizza.
Notes:
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For an extra crispy crust, consider brushing the edges with a little olive oil before the final bake.
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Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping, or a simple salad for a complete meal.