Thick And Zesty Pizza Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. warm water
1 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.
Add 1 teaspoon sugar and set aside.
In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, salt, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder.
Mix well. Add shortening.
Pour water/yeast mixture over all and mix by hand until somewhat smooth. Gradually stir in remaining flour (1 1/2 cups) to make a stiff dough.
Let rest 15 minutes.
With well-greased fingers, press into pizza pan, forming edge.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with pizza sauce and desired toppings. Bake for another 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown and crisp on edges.