School Cafeteria Pizza

This School Cafeteria Pizza brings back nostalgic flavors with its crispy crust and gooey cheese, perfect for enjoying at home.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Rising Time 30

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 cup Warm Water Helps activate the yeast
1 packet Yeast Key ingredient for rise
1 tablespoon Crisco Shortening Adds richness
3 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure
1 tablespoon Dry Milk Powder Enhances flavor and texture
1 tablespoon Sugar Balances flavors
1 teaspoon Salt Elevates taste
2 tablespoons Oil Adds moisture

For the Topping

1 cup Pizza Sauce Flavors the pizza
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Adds gooey goodness

Equipment

mixing bowl
pizza pan
Oven

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Mix together warm water and yeast, and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Combine Crisco shortening, flour, dry milk powder, sugar, salt, and oil with the yeast mixture and knead for 8-10 minutes.
Let rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it fits your pizza pan.
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Optional: Add favorite toppings before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure the warm water is at the right temperature for the yeast to activate. Knead for 8-10 minutes for elasticity.

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