Pizza

• 1 c. lukewarm water
• 1 pkg. yeast
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. shortening
• 3 c. all-purpose flour or bread flour
• olive oil
• Parmesan cheese, grated
• fresh tomatoes or drained canned tomatoes
• slivers of Mozzarella or other Italian cheese
• chopped anchovies or meat
• sprinkle of oregano or basil

1. Put in a mixing bowl lukewarm water and yeast.
2. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Stir.
4. Add sugar, salt and shortening.
5. Beat well.
6. Add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour.
7. Beat until smooth. Add about 1 1/2 cups flour using enough to make the dough just barely firm enough to handle.
8. Knead until smooth.
9. Divide in thirds.
10. Knead each piece into a ball.
11. Flatten, then pull and stretch gently to fit 9-inch layer cake tins, lightly greased. Press up around the edges to make a slight rim.
12. Let rise 15 minutes.
13. Brush lightly with olive oil.
14. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, grated.
15. Cover with fresh tomatoes or drained, canned tomatoes, slivers of Mozzarella or other Italian cheese, chopped anchovies or meat and sprinkling of oregano or basil.
16. Bake 25 minutes at 425u0b0.
17. Makes three 9-inch pizzas.

water, yeast, sugar, salt, shortening, allpurpose, olive oil, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, slivers, anchovies, oregano

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=843826 (may not work)