Stuffed Pizza

Directions

1. 1
   If using the breadmaker, place the wet ingredients in the pan, followed by the dry ingredients; set to dough cycle and allow to run.
2. 2
   If not using the breadmaker, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water.
3. 3
   Add shortening, sugar and salt.
4. 4
   Stir in 2 cups flour.
5. 5
   Add enough more flour to form a soft dough.
6. 6
   Turn dough onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, working in more flour as needed.
7. 7
   Divide dough into thirds; cover and set one third to the side.
8. 8
   Roll the remaining two-thirds into a 14 inch circle.
9. 9
   Brush a 12 inch, two-inch deep pizza pan lightly with oil.
10. 10
    Press dough evenly over bottom and up the sides of the pan.
11. 11
    Remove the sausage from the casing and crumble into the crust (it doesn't need precooking).
12. 12
    Saute onion and green pepper in 1 tablespoon of oil until tender.
13. 13
    Stir in salt; sprinkle vegetables over the sausage.
14. 14
    Top with mozzarella cheese and mushrooms.
15. 15
    For the topping, saute tomatoes and spices for ten minutes, breaking up the tomatoes with a fork.
16. 16
    Roll out remaining one-third of dough into a 12 inch circle.
17. 17
    Set over the filling in the pan.
18. 18
    Crimp edges of top and bottom crust together to seal well.
19. 19
    Prick the top crust all over with a fork.
20. 20
    Spread tomato sauce over the top and sprinkle with parmesan.
21. 21
    Bake at 425F for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden.
22. 22
    Let stand ten minutes before serving.