Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 21 minutes ago
I love school cafeteria pizza back in the 80s. The lunch ladies started doing something in the 90s that wasn't as great, but THIS recipe tastes spot on for how it was back in the 80s lunchrooms when I was in elementary and middle school. The recipe below is for a half-sheet pan.
The secret ingredient is what does it!
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup powdered milk
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings of your choice
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand until the yeast is foamy.
2. Add, olive oil, flour, salt, and the powdered milk. Stir or mix until a dough forms.
3. Use a stand mixer or turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Line the bottom of a half-sheet pan with parchment or sprinkle a light coating of corn meal. I prefer parchment!
5. Place the dough in the pan and then press and roll it out until it spreads to all 4 corners of the pan. You'll probably want to let the dough rest for a few minutes first so it's easier to work with.
6. Spread sauce, add cheese and desired toppings.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. (The recipe I had said 20 minutes, but I find that's way too long in my oven.)
Serve and enjoy!
Here is the Retro style Tupperware that I had in the video:
Canister Set - amzn.to/3NqZw4G
Bowls and Storage - amzn.to/3NnzCP8
Here is an earlier video on making a regular pizza: youtu.be/AcObkUuJqlk
I mentioned the wonderful channel @memesrecipessc. I highly recommend it! Delicious southern recipes from South Carolina. ❤️
Need a half-recipe, here you go:
½ cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
½ teaspoon sugar
½ package active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the surface
⅜ cup powdered milk
½ cup pizza sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings of your choice
I love school cafeteria pizza back in the 80s. The lunch ladies started doing something in the 90s that wasn't as great, but THIS recipe tastes spot on for how it was back in the 80s lunchrooms when I was in elementary and middle school. The recipe below is for a half-sheet pan.
The secret ingredient is what does it!
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup powdered milk
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings of your choice
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand until the yeast is foamy.
2. Add, olive oil, flour, salt, and the powdered milk. Stir or mix until a dough forms.
3. Use a stand mixer or turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Line the bottom of a half-sheet pan with parchment or sprinkle a light coating of corn meal. I prefer parchment!
5. Place the dough in the pan and then press and roll it out until it spreads to all 4 corners of the pan. You'll probably want to let the dough rest for a few minutes first so it's easier to work with.
6. Spread sauce, add cheese and desired toppings.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. (The recipe I had said 20 minutes, but I find that's way too long in my oven.)
Serve and enjoy!
Here is the Retro style Tupperware that I had in the video:
Canister Set - amzn.to/3NqZw4G
Bowls and Storage - amzn.to/3NnzCP8
Here is an earlier video on making a regular pizza: youtu.be/AcObkUuJqlk
I mentioned the wonderful channel @memesrecipessc. I highly recommend it! Delicious southern recipes from South Carolina. ❤️
Need a half-recipe, here you go:
½ cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
½ teaspoon sugar
½ package active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the surface
⅜ cup powdered milk
½ cup pizza sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings of your choice
