Pizza Recipes

Homemade Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/4 ounce active baker's yeast

1 teaspoon sugar

1 1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 pound ground beef

1 small onion -- chopped

15 ounces tomato sauce

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 medium green pepper -- diced

2 cups mozzarella cheese -- shredded

Directions:

In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 min. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour,

a cup at a time, to form soft dough. Turn onto floured board; knead until smooth and elastic,

about 2-3 min. Place in greased bowl, tuning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm

place until doubled, about 45 min.

Meanwhile, brown beef and onion; drain. Punch dough down; divide in half. Press each into a

greased 12" pizza pan. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil; spread over each crust. Top

with beef mixture, green pepper and cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until crust

is lightly browned.