Enjoy a nostalgic trip back to your school cafeteria days with this homemade school-style pizza. With a crispy crust, savory sauce, and plenty of cheese and ground chuck, it’s a hearty meal sure to please both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water (110-115°F)
- For the Sauce:
- 2 cans (12 oz each) tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Toppings:
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered milk, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable oil with warm water. Gradually add this liquid to the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until a slightly wet dough forms.
Bake the Crust:
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce:
- While the crust is baking, make the pizza sauce by combining tomato paste, minced garlic, water, olive oil, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and rosemary in a medium bowl. Stir until well combined.
Cook the Meat:
- In a skillet, cook the ground chuck over medium heat until it’s browned and crumbled. Season with salt and pepper, then drain any excess grease.
Assemble the Pizza:
- Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust.
- Add the cooked ground chuck as the next layer.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, covering all the ingredients.
Final Baking:
- Place the pizza back in the oven for another 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it stand for at least 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, homemade school-style pizza.
This pizza is perfect for a fun family dinner or a throwback party theme. It’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy, bringing back those carefree school lunch memories with every bite.