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The School Pizza

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Craving the nostalgic taste of school pizza? This homemade recipe is perfect for satisfying those pizza cravings. A delicious crust topped with savory meat, mozzarella cheese, and a flavorful sauce that will take you back to your school days!

Ingredients

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  1. For the Crust:
    • 2–2/3 cups 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

    For the Filling:

    • 1/2 lb Italian sausage
    • 1/2 lb ground chuck
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 (8 oz) block mozzarella cheese, grated

    For the Sauce (make a day before):

    • 1 (6 oz) 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

  • Prepare the Crust:
    • Preheat your oven to 475°F.
    • Spray an 18×13 sheet pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered milk, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk to blend.
    • Add vegetable oil to the warm water, then pour into the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a batter forms. Don’t worry about lumps.
    • Spread the dough onto the sheet pan with your fingertips, ensuring it’s even. If the dough resists, let it rest for 5 minutes before continuing.
    • Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Prepare the Filling:
    • Brown the Italian sausage and ground chuck in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
  • Make the Sauce (preferably the day before):
    • In a saucepan, combine tomato paste, water, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and rosemary. Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let it cool and refrigerate.
  • Assemble the Pizza:
    • Spread the sauce evenly over the partially baked crust.
    • Sprinkle the cooked meat mixture on top of the sauce.
    • Top with grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake:
    • Bake at 475°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Serve:
    • Let the pizza stand for 5 minutes before cutting into slices and serving.

Notes

  • The sauce can be prepared a day ahead of time for enhanced flavor.
  • Let the crust cool slightly before topping with sauce and fillings to avoid sogginess.

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