Description
Cafeteria Style Pizza is a nostalgic dish that brings back memories of school lunches, featuring a thick crust topped with a flavorful tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the dough to fit a greased baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add desired toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on personal preference.
- This pizza can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cafeteria Style Pizza, Old School Comfort Food, Pizza Recipe, Easy Pizza, Homemade Pizza