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School Pizza

A nostalgic take on the classic school lunch pizza, complete with a pourable crust, rich tomato sauce, seasoned beef, and melty mozzarella cheese. This homemade version brings back memories with each delicious bite.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup powdered milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp quick-rise yeast 1 packet
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ⅔ cups warm water 105-110°F
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ tsp salt for ground beef
  • ½ tsp pepper for ground beef
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 6 oz tomato paste for sauce
  • 1 cup water for sauce
  • cup olive oil for sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, for sauce
  • 1 tsp salt for sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper for sauce
  • ½ tbsp dried oregano for sauce
  • ½ tbsp dried basil for sauce
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary crushed, for sauce

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered milk, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  • Mix warm water and vegetable oil, then add to the dry ingredients. Stir quickly to form a dough.
  • Transfer the dough to the greased pan and press it out evenly. Let it rest if tough to stretch.
  • Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until it begins to set, then remove from the oven.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a saucepan, combine tomato paste, water, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and rosemary. Cook on low to medium for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spread sauce over pre-baked crust, then sprinkle with ground beef and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
  • Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.

Notes

This pizza can be made with a variety of toppings for added customization, but keeping it simple with cheese and beef is the classic school-style approach.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword Lunchroom Favorite, Nostalgic Pizza, School Pizza
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