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School cafeteria pepperoni pizza Recipe

American · Main course · 45 min total

A nostalgic, square-cut pizza with a thick, fluffy crust, tangy tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni, just like you remember from the school lunch line.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 oz sliced pepperoni

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil; stir until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until doubled.
4. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a half-sheet pan (12x17 inches) with olive oil.
5. Punch down dough and press it evenly into the prepared pan, stretching to edges. Let rest 10 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Spread sauce evenly over dough.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over sauce. Arrange pepperoni slices on top.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut into 12 squares (3x4).

Tips

• For extra nostalgia, use pre-shredded mozzarella and pre-sliced pepperoni.
• Leftover pizza can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
• If you prefer a crisper crust, bake directly on the oven rack for the last 5 minutes.

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