Description
This Lunch Lady Pizza Recipe is a nostalgic take on the classic school lunch pizza. With a simple homemade crust, gooey cheese, flavorful sauce, and your favorite toppings, it’s a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Toppings:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or your favorite toppings
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add olive oil, flour, salt, and optional seasonings. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Assemble Pizza: Preheat oven. Roll out dough on a greased sheet pan. Spread pizza sauce, cheeses, and desired toppings.
- Bake: Bake until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes.
- You can double the dough for a thicker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 45 minutes rise time)
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
