“I grew up in Iowa and my dad used to take me to get this all the time! I’ve missed this so!”

This recipe replicates the nostalgic, thick-crust “School” Pizza with a savory meat topping and a rich, herby sauce, baked on a sheet pan just like the cafeteria favorite.

Classic “School” Pizza
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
Ingredient Quantity
Flour 2 ⅔ cups
Powdered Milk ¾ cup
Sugar 2 tablespoons
Quick Rise Yeast 1 package
Salt 1 teaspoon
Warm Water (110-115°F) 1 ⅔ cups
Vegetable Oil 2 tablespoons
For the Filling:
Ingredient Quantity
Italian Sausage ½ pound
Ground Chuck ½ pound
Pepper ½ teaspoon
Salt ½ teaspoon
Mozzarella Cheese (block) 1 (8 oz) block (shredded)
For the Sauce:
Ingredient Quantity
Tomato Paste 1 (6 oz) can
Water 1 ½ cups
Olive Oil ⅓ cup
Garlic (minced) 2 cloves
Salt 1 teaspoon
Pepper 1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano ½ tablespoon
Dried Basil ½ tablespoon
Dried Rosemary ½ teaspoon