School Cafeteria Pizza

This recipe recreates the iconic 1980s and 1990s school cafeteria rectangle pizza right down to the thick, chewy crust and the tiny cubes of pepperoni.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (¼ oz / 7g) active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Sauce & Toppings:

• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• ½ cup pepperoni, finely diced into tiny squares (the classic cafeteria style)