Bring back the nostalgia of cafeteria days with this homemade School Pizza recipe! A perfect throwback meal, it combines a soft crust, flavorful meats, and rich, herb-infused tomato sauce that will have you reminiscing. Whether for a fun family dinner or a retro-themed gathering, this pizza is sure to be a hit and might even outshine the original!
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 2/3 cups flour
- 3/4 cup powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 package quick-rise yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 2/3 cups warm water (110-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Filling:
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1/2 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
Sauce (prepare a day ahead for best flavor):
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F.
- Spray an 18×13-inch sheet pan with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, powdered milk, sugar, yeast, and salt. Stir in the warm water and oil until a dough forms.
- Spread the dough evenly on the sheet pan with your fingertips. If it’s hard to spread, let it rest for 5 minutes before trying again.
- Pre-bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then set aside.
2. Cook the Meats:
- Brown the Italian sausage and ground chuck in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain and set aside.
3. Assemble the Pizza:
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pre-baked crust.
- Distribute the browned meats across the sauce.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Final Bake:
- Bake for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your school-style pizza, perfect for any occasion!