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Homemade School Cafeteria Pizza Recipe

Homemade School Cafeteria Pizza Recipe
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This Homemade School Cafeteria Pizza recipe will transport you back to your school days with its nostalgic taste. Perfect for a fun family dinner or a gathering with friends.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1½ tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 0.25-ounces packet yeast
  • 1⅔ c water
  • 2½ c all-purpose flour
  • ¾ c instant non-fat dry milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons oil

Toppings:

  • 1⅓ c pizza sauce (or to taste)
  • 2 c shredded mozzarella cheese (or to taste)
  • Pizza toppings of your choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 475ºF. Grease a half-sheet pan with shortening and sprinkle with cornmeal.
  2. Dissolve Yeast: Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for 4-5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Mix Dough: In a stand mixer, add flour, dry milk powder, sugar, salt, and oil. Mix with a whisk attachment for 10 minutes. The dough might be lumpy.
  4. Spread Dough: Spread dough in the pan and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  5. Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
  6. Add Toppings: Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce. Add toppings and cheese.
  7. Final Bake: Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and browning.
  8. Slice and Serve: Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize this pizza with your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
  • This recipe is great for making ahead and freezing for quick meals later.

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Keywords: school cafeteria pizza, homemade pizza, kid-friendly recipe, pizza night

Find it online: https://reemcook.com/homemade-school-cafeteria-pizza-recipe/