Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in measuring cup with warm water.
2. 2
   Stir together flour and salt in large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Stir in dissolved yeast.
5. 5
   Turn out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth and knead just until smooth.
6. 6
   Place dough in large greased bowl; turn once to grease top.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Punch dough down.
9. 9
   Divide dough in half.
10. 10
    On floured surface, roll each half into an 11-inch circle.
11. 11
    Place rounds on greased 12-inch pizza pans.
12. 12
    Make pizza as desired. Bake at 400°. Makes 2 pizzas.