*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Homemade Pizza

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pizza

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  oz            Pkg active baker's yeast
   1      ts            Sugar
   1 1/4  c             Water -- warm (110 to 115 F)
     1/4  c             Vegetable oil
   1      ts            Salt
   3 1/2  c             All-purpose flour
     1/2  lb            Ground beef
   1      sm            Onion -- chopped
  15      oz            Tomato sauce
   1      tb            Dried oregano
   1      ts            Dried basil
   1      md            Green pepper -- diced
   2      c             Mozzarella cheese -- shredded

In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for
5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, to form
soft dough. Turn onto floured board; knead until smooth and elastic,
about 2 to 3 minutes. Place in greased bowl, tuning once to grease
top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about
45 minutes.

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 F
for 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Yield: 2 Pizzas


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