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A nostalgic homemade School Cafeteria Pizza featuring a soft, slightly sweet sheet pan crust topped with rich pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory Italian sausage. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, parties, game nights, and classic comfort food cravings.

School Cafeteria Pizza

A nostalgic homemade School Cafeteria Pizza featuring a soft, slightly sweet sheet pan crust topped with rich pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory Italian sausage. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, parties, game nights, and classic comfort food cravings.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup powdered milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 package quick-rise yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1⅔ cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Topping
  • 1½ cups pizza sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 lb Italian sausage cooked and crumbled

Equipment

  • Half-sheet baking pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, powdered milk, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Stir in warm water and oil until a soft dough forms.
  3. Press dough into a greased sheet pan.
  4. Rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Spread pizza sauce over dough.
  6. Top with mozzarella and sausage.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes.
  8. Cool 5 minutes and cut into squares.

Notes

Fresh mozzarella melts best.
Rest dough before baking for a softer crust.
Great for freezing and meal prep.
Add pepperoni or vegetables for easy variations.
Delicious with ranch or marinara dipping sauce.