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Homemade Lunchables: Pizza

A fun and nutritious homemade pizza 'Lunchable.'

The last in our Homemade Lunchable Recipe series, the Pizza Lunchable, is my kids' favorite. With a fresh crust, homemade sauce, shredded cheese and any toppings they choose, these lunches give our kids the freedom to create a fun and nutritious midday meal.

Pizza Lunchable

This recipe is made completely from scratch, but a natural, store-bought pizza dough and/or sauce can be substituted. Please read the labels before purchasing.

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Pizza Crusts:

Special Equipment: Pizza stone or baking sheet, mixing bowls or stand mixer, plastic wrap

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Serves: Makes 16 Lunchable-size crusts or 2-3 large crusts

Ingredients:

  • 1 packet yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil 

Pizza Sauce:

Recipe makes enough sauce for 2-4 Lunchable pizzas or one large pizza. Recipe can be doubled but additional time will be required (see recipe)

Ingredients:

  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar

 

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