Pizza

Name: Pizza
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. warm water; 2 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. shortening; 3/4 c. water; 4 c. flour; 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 (8 oz.) cans Italian style sauce; 2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese; oregano and pepper to taste; 8 oz. sliced pepperoni; 1 c. sliced mushrooms; 1 c. sliced olives (if desired)

14 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. water
4 c. flour
2 Tbsp. oil
2 (8 oz.) cans Italian style sauce
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
oregano and pepper to taste
8 oz. sliced pepperoni
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 c. sliced olives (if desired)

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
2

Combine sugar, salt, shortening, 3/4 cup water and 1 cup flour in a mixer bowl; beat until smooth.
3

Add yeast mixture; mix well.
4

Stir in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
5

Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
6

Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease surface.
7

Let rise, covered, in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
8

Divide dough into 2 portions.
9

Roll each portion into a thin circle on a floured surface.
10

Fit into 2 greased pizza pans.
11

Brush with oil.
12

Spread with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives and seasonings.
13

Bake at 450° for 20 minutes.
14

Makes 6 to 8 servings.