Homemade School Pizza is that nostalgic, soft, slightly sweet, ultra-cheesy pizza just like the ones from school cafeterias 🍕✨
Here’s a perfect copycat recipe that’s easy and tastes just like the real deal.
🍕 Homemade School Pizza (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients (Makes 2 large pizzas)
For the Dough
- 2ÂĽ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
For the Sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni (optional)
- Extra cheese for topping
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix warm water + yeast + sugar.
Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Add olive oil and salt.
- Add flour gradually, mixing until dough forms.
- Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour (doubles in size).
2. Make the Sauce
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
3. Shape the Pizza
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down dough and divide into 2.
- Roll out dough into rectangle (school pizza is usually square/rectangle).
- Place on a greased baking sheet or pizza pan.
4. Add Sauce + Cheese
- Spread sauce evenly.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of mozzarella.
- Add pepperoni if desired.
- Add extra cheese on top.
5. Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- For a crispier bottom, bake on a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.
6. Cool & Slice
- Let cool 5 minutes.
- Slice into squares (like school pizza) and serve.
đź‘Ś Tips for That School Pizza Texture
- Use a baking sheet (not a stone) for that soft, fluffy crust
- Keep sauce slightly sweet
- Use a lot of mozzarella
- Bake at high heat for short time