Pizza Dough

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in measuring cup with warm water.

2. 2

   Stir together flour and salt in large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Stir in dissolved yeast.

5. 5

   Turn out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth and knead just until smooth.

6. 6

   Place dough in large greased bowl; turn once to grease top.

7. 7

   Cover and let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

8. 8

   Punch dough down.

9. 9

   Divide dough in half.

10. 10

    On floured surface, roll each half into an 11-inch circle.

11. 11

    Place rounds on greased 12-inch pizza pans.

12. 12

    Make pizza as desired. Bake at 400u00b0. Makes 2 pizzas.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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