School Cafeteria Pizza

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Rectangular Crust

1. Activate Yeast: Whisk warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix: Stir in the oil, salt, and flour until a soft dough forms.
3. Rise: Knead for 2 minutes on a floured surface. Place back in the bowl, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes.
4. Shape: Grease a 10×15-inch rimmed baking sheet (jelly roll pan). Press and stretch the dough completely to the edges and corners to form a perfect rectangle.

2. Assemble the Pizza

1. Preheat: Turn your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Sauce: Mix the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Spread it evenly over the raw dough.
3. Toppings: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly across the sauce. Scatter the tiny, diced pepperoni cubes over the cheese.

3. Bake and Cut

1. Bake: Place the pan on the middle rack. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
2. Slice: Let it cool for 3 minutes. Use a pizza cutter to slice the giant rectangle into smaller, authentic school-lunch rectangles (usually 12 squares).