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The School Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

The School Pizza Recipe is a classic homemade pizza featuring a tender, quick-rise yeast crust topped with a flavorful blend of Italian sausage and ground chuck, smothered in a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce and finished with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family meal or a group gathering, this recipe delivers a satisfying, crispy-base pizza baked to perfection in under an hour.

Ingredients

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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

Meat Topping

  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage
  • 1/2 lb ground chuck
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sauce

  • 1 (6oz) 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

Cheese

  • 1 (8oz) block mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 475°F. Spray an 18×13-inch sheet pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients for crust: In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered milk, sugar, quick rise yeast, and salt. Whisk together until all ingredients are well blended.
  3. Add wet ingredients and form dough: Mix vegetable oil into the warm water (110-115°F). Pour this liquid into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. It’s fine if the dough has lumps; just make sure there are no dry spots left.
  4. Spread the dough: Using your fingertips, spread the dough evenly onto the prepared sheet pan. If the dough resists spreading, allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then try again.
  5. Bake the crust: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the crust starts to set but is not fully browned. Remove from oven and set aside.
  6. Prepare the meat topping: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage and ground chuck together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the meat is crumbly and browned. Drain off any excess fat and set the meat aside.
  7. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine the tomato paste, water, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried rosemary. Stir until well mixed.
  8. Assemble the pizza: Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the partially baked crust. Then evenly distribute the browned meat mixture on top of the sauce. Finally, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat layer.
  9. Bake the pizza: Return the assembled pizza to the oven. Bake at 475°F for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese melts and begins to brown.
  10. Finish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the cheese to set slightly and flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Allow the dough to rest if it is difficult to spread; this relaxes the gluten making it easier to work with.
  • Drain excess fat from the browned meat to avoid a greasy pizza.
  • Adjust seasoning in the sauce according to taste; add a pinch of sugar if the tomato paste is too acidic.
  • Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting and texture.
  • Resting the pizza after baking improves slicing and eating experience.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

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