School Cafeteria-Style Pizza Recipe
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of school cafeteria-style pizza with this easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for a fun family meal or a gathering with friends, this pizza is sure to bring back memories of simpler times.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes rise time)
- Yield: 12 square slices 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/3 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the sauce:
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 20–30 slices of pepperoni or your preferred toppings
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add oil, salt, and flour. Mix and knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Preheat and assemble: Preheat oven. Press dough into a greased sheet pan. Mix tomato sauce and seasonings. Spread sauce over dough. Add cheeses and toppings.
- Bake: Bake until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For an authentic cafeteria texture, avoid overbaking the crust.
- Par-baking the crust for 5 minutes can result in a crisper base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
