Bread: Pizza Dough

1 c. lukewarm water

1 pkg. yeast

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 T. shortening

3 c. flour

Put in mixing bowl water and yeast.  Let stand for 15 minutes.  Stir.  Add sugar, salt and shortening.  Beat well.  Add 1 1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth.  Add about 1 1/2 cups flour, using enough to make the dough just barely firm enough to handle.  Knead until smooth.  Divide in thirds.  Knead each piece into a ball.  Flatten, then pull and stretch gently to fit a 9-inch layer cake tin, lightly greased.  Press up around the edges to make a slight rim.  Let rise for 15 minutes.  Add your favorite pizza fixings.  Bake for 25 minutes at 425.

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Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church

1987