Homemade School Cafeteria Pizza
Recreate the classic school cafeteria pizza with this easy homemade recipe, featuring a chewy crust, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice
Instructions
- Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a medium bowl. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it bubbles up.
- Whisk together the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, then create a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture along with the olive oil.
- Mix until a dough starts to form, then transfer it to a floured surface.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the risen dough, roll it out to your desired thickness, and place it on a greased baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, sprinkle cheese, and add your favorite toppings.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different toppings and sauces. Create a dessert pizza by adding Nutella and strawberries!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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