Nostalgic School Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1 2/3 cups warm water (around 110–115°F)
02 -
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 2/3 cups plain flour
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3/4 cup dry milk powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 packet of instant yeast
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Filling
08 -
1/2 pound ground beef (chuck)
09 -
1 block (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 pound Italian sausage
→ Sauce
13 -
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 minced garlic cloves
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1/2 tablespoon crushed basil
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1/2 tablespoon oregano flakes
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1/2 teaspoon rosemary leaves (dried)
# Instructions:
01 -
Set your oven to 475°F to preheat. Spray an 18 x 13-inch baking tray lightly with cooking oil, then line it with parchment paper. In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, milk powder, sugar, yeast, and salt until smooth. Add in the warm water and oil, then stir with a wooden spoon till it becomes a wet dough. Spread the mixture evenly across the tray with your fingertips. If it's too sticky or hard to spread, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again. Bake the crust halfway through for about 8–10 minutes and then pull it out to cool.
02 -
In a skillet, cook the sausage and ground chuck until they crumble apart and turn brown. Toss in some salt and pepper while cooking. Drain out the extra grease and set it aside.
03 -
Mix tomato paste, water, oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and rosemary together in a pot. Stir well and simmer so the flavors mix. This works best if you make it the day ahead.
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Spread the cooled crust with the ready sauce. Next, layer on the cooked meat mixture and top with grated mozzarella.
05 -
Pop the assembled pizza back into the oven at 475°F. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 8–10 minutes. Take it out, let it sit for 5 minutes, and then slice it up to serve.