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School Cafeteria Pizza
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School Cafeteria Pizza is a nostalgic throwback to the days when pizza was a highly anticipated part of the school lunch menu. This homemade version captures the essence of those fond memories, delivering a crispy crust, savory pizza sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese. The dough is made from scratch with simple ingredients, ensuring a fresh and delicious base for your favorite toppings. Perfect for a family dinner or a fun weekend cooking project, this pizza is sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
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Nostalgic Recipes
Experience the nostalgic flavors of school cafeteria pizza made fresh with a crispy crust, savory sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
By:
Zaho
Category:
Main Dishes
Difficulty:
Easy
Cuisine:
American
Yield:
8 Servings (8 slices)
Dietary:
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Ingredients
01
1 Tbsp shortening.
02
1½ Tbsp cornmeal.
03
1 (0.25-oz) packet of yeast.
04
1⅔ cups water.
05
2½ cups all-purpose flour.
06
¾ cups instant non-fat dry milk powder.
07
2 Tbsp sugar.
08
¼ tsp salt.
09
1½ tsp oil.
10
1⅓ cups pizza sauce, or to taste.
11
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste.
12
Pizza toppings of your choice.
Instructions
Step 01
Preheat the oven to 475ºF (246ºC). Grease a half-sheet pan with shortening and dust it with cornmeal. Set it aside.
Step 02
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, combine the yeast with warm water and let it sit for a few minutes to activate.
Step 03
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.
Step 04
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.
Step 05
Pre-bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Step 06
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.
Step 07
Return the pizza to the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 8-12 minutes.
Step 08
Cut into pieces and enjoy the nostalgic flavor of homemade school cafeteria pizza.
Notes
- For an extra crispy crust, consider brushing the edges with a little olive oil before the final bake.
- Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping, or a simple salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
- Protein: 15 g