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The School Pizza Recipe

The School Pizza Recipe

5.2 from 24 reviews

A delicious and nostalgic recipe for School Pizza, featuring a homemade crust, savory sausage and ground chuck topping, and a flavorful tomato sauce. Perfect for a fun family dinner or a gathering with friends!

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup powdered milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 package quick rise yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 2/3 cups warm water (110-115°F)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Toppings:

  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • 1/2 pound ground chuck
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 8-ounce block mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 475°F. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dough: Combine dry dough ingredients, then add wet ingredients. Spread dough on the pan.
  3. Bake Crust: Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until set but not browned.
  4. Cook Meats: Brown Italian sausage and ground chuck, season, and drain.
  5. Prepare Sauce: Mix tomato paste, water, olive oil, garlic, spices for sauce.
  6. Assemble Pizza: Spread sauce on crust, top with meats and cheese.
  7. Bake Pizza: Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Serve: Allow to cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients like peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
  • For a vegetarian option, skip the meats and load up on veggies.

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Keywords: School Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Pizza Recipe, Italian-American Recipe