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Mini Pizza, School Cafeteria Style
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Mini Pizza, School Cafeteria Style
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Mini Pizza, School Cafeteria Style

Relive your school days with this classic mini pizza recipe, just like the ones from the school cafeteria! This recipe yields 6-7 delicious mini pizzas, featuring a soft dough, a simple tomato sauce, and savory toppings.
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#mini pizza
#school cafeteria
#homemade
#baking
#comfort food
#snack
#lunch
Freshly baked mini pizzas on a tray
Freshly baked mini pizzas on a tray

Recipe Information

50m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
2h 5m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
European
Russian
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
18g
Protein
35g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Close-up of a golden-crusted mini pizza
Close-up of a golden-crusted mini pizza

Ingredients

  • Warm milk

    200 ml
  • Dry yeast

    2 tsp
  • Sugar
    (for dough)

    1 tbsp
  • Egg

    1 piece
  • All-purpose flour
    (approx. 500-600g)

    550 g
  • Salt
    (for dough)

    1 tsp
  • Butter
    (melted)

    60 g
  • Tomato paste
    (for sauce)

    2 tbsp
  • Water
    (for sauce)

    150 ml
  • Salt
    (for sauce)

    to taste pinch
  • Sugar
    (for sauce)

    to taste pinch
  • Provencal herbs
    (for sauce)

    to taste tsp
  • Sausage
    (sliced, for topping)

    150 g
  • Cheese
    (grated, for topping (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar))

    200 g
Servings: 6
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Stack of warm mini pizzas ready to serve
Stack of warm mini pizzas ready to serve

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is activated and foamy.
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    In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is activated and foamy.
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    Ensure milk is warm (not hot) to activate yeast effectively.
  • 2

    Add the egg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
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    Add the egg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
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    Melted butter should be slightly cooled to avoid cooking the egg.
  • 3

    Gradually add the flour, about 50g at a time, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. You may not need all 600g.
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    Gradually add the flour, about 50g at a time, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. You may not need all 600g.
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    Adding flour gradually helps achieve the right dough consistency.
  • 4

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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    Proper kneading develops gluten for a soft and chewy crust.
  • 5

    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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    A warm, draft-free spot is ideal for rising dough.
  • 6

    While the dough is rising, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato paste, water, salt, sugar, and Provencal herbs. Set aside.
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    While the dough is rising, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato paste, water, salt, sugar, and Provencal herbs. Set aside.
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    Adjust salt and sugar to your taste for the sauce.
  • 7

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Divide the dough into 6-7 equal portions.
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    Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Divide the dough into 6-7 equal portions.
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    Handle the dough gently to maintain its airy texture.
  • 8

    Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Lightly flour your work surface. Roll each dough portion into a small circle, about 1 cm thick, creating the mini pizza bases.
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    Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Lightly flour your work surface. Roll each dough portion into a small circle, about 1 cm thick, creating the mini pizza bases.
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    You can use a round cookie cutter for perfectly uniform mini pizzas.
  • 9

    Place the dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of the prepared tomato sauce over each base, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Place the dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of the prepared tomato sauce over each base, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Don't overload with sauce to prevent a soggy crust.
  • 10

    Evenly distribute the sliced sausage and grated cheese over each mini pizza.
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    Evenly distribute the sliced sausage and grated cheese over each mini pizza.
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    Feel free to customize toppings with your favorites like bell peppers or mushrooms.
  • 11

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
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    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
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    Keep an eye on the pizzas as baking times can vary between ovens.
  • 12

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade school cafeteria mini pizzas!
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    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade school cafeteria mini pizzas!
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    Pizzas are best served warm, but also great cooled for lunchboxes.
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