Description
Relive the nostalgic flavors of old school cafeteria-style pizza with this easy recipe. A simple homemade crust topped with classic ingredients, perfect for a fun and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry milk powder
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (plus more for greasing)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 pound ground beef or sausage, cooked and drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, dry milk powder, yeast, and salt. Stir in warm water and oil to form a sticky dough. Knead until smooth.
- Rise: Let the dough rise covered in a warm place for 45–60 minutes until doubled.
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 475°F and grease a baking sheet.
- Shape and Bake: Press dough into the pan and bake for 6–8 minutes. Remove and add sauce, toppings, and seasonings.
- Final Bake: Return pizza to oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For authentic taste, use canned pizza sauce and pre-shredded cheese.
- Experiment with toppings like pepperoni or diced green peppers.
- Pair with ranch dressing or a fruit cup for a complete throwback meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour rise)
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
