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School Cafeteria Pizza served on a white plate with melted cheese and crisp edges
Taha Ayad

School Cafeteria Pizza

School Cafeteria Pizza with a soft, bready crust and classic flavor. This easy recipe uses a pourable batter and freezes perfectly for busy nights.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Crisco shortening
  • 1½ Tbsp cornmeal
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1⅔ cups warm water
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup non-fat dry milk powder
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp oil
  • 1⅓ cups pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pizza toppings of choice

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare a greased half sheet pan.
  2. Mix yeast with warm water until foamy.
  3. Add dry ingredients and oil and mix into a pourable batter.
  4. Spread batter in pan and let rest briefly.
  5. Bake crust until set but pale.
  6. Top with sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  7. Bake again until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Notes

  1. Slice before freezing for best results.
  2. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
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