Lunch Lady Square Pizza

Relive the nostalgic taste of school cafeteria pizza with this easy-to-follow recipe for “Lunch Lady Square Pizza.” This recipe delivers a thick, satisfying crust topped with flavorful meat and melted mozzarella, perfect for a family dinner or a fun throwback meal.

Ingredients:

Dough Ingredients:

Topping Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 475°F. Grease an 18”x13”x3/4″ baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dough:
   • Microwave the water for 30-60 seconds until just warm (not hot).
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, dry milk powder, sugar, yeast, and salt.
   • Add the vegetable oil to the warm water and stir. Then, add the water-oil mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until a dough forms.
3. Shape the Crust:
   • Pour the dough onto the prepared baking pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
   • Spread the dough to the edges of the pan, ensuring even thickness throughout and covering all corners.
   • Bake the crust for 6-8 minutes.
4. Cook the Meat:
   • While the crust is baking, brown the Italian sausage and ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Break up the meat into small pieces using a spatula or spoon.
5. Assemble the Pizza:
   • Remove the partially baked crust from the oven.
   • Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust.
   • Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and pepper over the sauce.
   • Add the cooked meat in an even layer over the sauce.
   • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat.
6. Bake the Pizza:
   • Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beginning to brown.
7. Serve:
   • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly.
   • Slice the pizza into approximately 5”x6” rectangles.
   • Serve immediately.