Ruby Class had the most wonderful (and tasty!) adventure this week... We made our very own pizzas!

It all began during our morning lunch order. As we were going through the menu, Simey confidently announced that he wanted pizza… even though pizza wasn’t on the list at all! His enthusiasm sparked a brilliant idea across the classroom:
Why don’t we make our own?

We started with a class discussion – what toppings do you like? What do we need to make a pizza? What comes first?
The children shared their ideas and quickly turned into expert chefs-in-training.

To help us plan, we learnt a song that describes each step of pizza‑making. We also worked together to create an ingredients list, which we proudly sent to Mrs Flanagan so she could order everything we needed.

When Pizza Monday finally arrived, Ruby Class transformed into a bustling kitchen! We set up a long pizza‑making station stretching across the room. The children washed their hands, rolled up their sleeves, and got straight to work.

✨ Stretch the dough
✨ Add the tomato sauce and spread it carefully
✨ Sprinkle on the cheese
✨ Choose and place the toppings

Before long, trays of homemade pizzas filled the oven. The smell drifting through the school was irresistible (even Mrs Notley noticed!)

And of course, Ruby Class didn’t forget to deliver two very special pizzas to Mrs Notley and Mr Law.

Try Our Ruby Class Pizza Recipe at Home!

Here’s a simple, family friendly recipe inspired by our classroom pizza‑making. Perfect for a weekend activity!

Ingredients:

• 250g strong white bread flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp fast‑action dried yeast
• 150ml warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Tomato pizza sauce or passata
• Grated mozzarella
• Your favourite toppings: sweetcorn, peppers, mushrooms, ham, olives, pineapple — anything you like!

Method:

1. Make the dough:
   Mix the flour, salt, sugar, and fast‑action yeast in a large bowl.
2. Add the liquids:
   Pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir until it comes together into a soft dough.
3. Knead:
   Place on a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
4. Rise:
   Put the dough back in the bowl, cover with a tea towel, and leave to rise for 30–45 minutes until puffed.
5. Shape:
   Divide into small portions and flatten into mini pizza bases.
6. Add the toppings:
   Spread tomato sauce, sprinkle cheese, and finish with your favourite toppings.
7. Bake:
   Place on a baking tray and cook at 220°C (fan 200°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
8. Enjoy!