Homemade Pizza - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. warm water
1 pkg. active yeast
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. salad oil

Preparation

Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large mixing bowl. Stir until dissolved. Add shortening, salt and half the flour.
Beat with wooden spoon until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add remaining flour, mixing with hands until dough is stiff and leaves side of bowl. Turn dough out onto floured board.
Cover with bowl. Let rest 10 minutes. Knead 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in lightly greased medium bowl. Cover with towel and let raise in warm place, about 1 hour.