Description
Recreate the nostalgic flavors of school cafeteria-style pizza at home with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a fun retro meal.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- toppings of choice (pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, etc.)
Instructions
- Dissolve Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit until foamy.
- Mix Dough: Add oil, salt, and garlic powder. Gradually mix in flour to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
- Rise Dough: Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven. Grease a baking tray.
- Assemble Pizza: Press dough into pan. Add sauce, cheeses, toppings, and seasoning.
- Bake: Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier crust, prebake for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Great for serving a crowd and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
