Pizza - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
Combine sugar, salt, shortening, 3/4 cup water and 1 cup flour in a mixer bowl; beat until smooth.
Add yeast mixture; mix well.
Stir in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease surface.
Let rise, covered, in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Divide dough into 2 portions.
Roll each portion into a thin circle on a floured surface.
Fit into 2 greased pizza pans.
Brush with oil.
Spread with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives and seasonings.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.