The School Pizza Recipe

Byzitouni

🛒 What You’ll Need🍕

For the Nostalgic Crust:

  • 2 ⅔ cups All-purpose flour 🌾
  • ¾ cup Powdered milk (the secret to that school-style texture!) 🥛
  • 2 tbsp Sugar 🍬
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) Active dry yeast ✨
  • 1 cup Warm water 💧
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil 🫒
  • ½ tsp Salt 🧂

For the Toppings:

  • 1 lb Ground breakfast sausage (browned and crumbled) 🥩
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese 🧀
  • 1 cup Pizza sauce 🍅

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until it’s nice and foamy. 🫧🕰️
  2. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered milk, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil. Mix until a soft dough forms. 🥣🌪️
  3. Rise: Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface for 2 minutes. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 45–60 minutes. ⏲️📈
  4. Prep the Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a large rectangular baking sheet (sheet pan) generously. 📝🔥
  5. Shape it: Press the dough out evenly into the corners of the pan to create that classic rectangular school shape. Let it rest for another 10 minutes. 📏🏗️
  6. Layer it Up: 🏗️
    • Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over the dough.
    • Sprinkle the browned sausage crumbles all over.
    • Cover generously with the shredded Mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake: Pop it in the oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. ⏲️🎯🤤
  8. The School Cut: Let it cool for just a minute, then slice it into those famous perfect rectangles! 🍽️📐✨

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The Sausage Secret: For the most authentic flavor, use a mild breakfast sausage and make sure it’s crumbled into very small pieces before topping. 🥩💎
  • The Perfect Crust: Don’t skip the powdered milk! It gives the crust that specific tender, slightly sweet flavor we all remember. 🥛🎯

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