Homemade Pizza

Homemade Pizza

Ingredients

1. 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2. 1 teaspoon sugar
3. 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
4. 1/4 cup canola oil
5. 1 teaspoon salt
6. 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
7. 1/2 pound ground beef
8. 1 small onion, chopped
9. 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
10. 3 teaspoons dried oregano
11. 1 teaspoon dried basil
12. 1 medium green pepper, diced
13. 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, a cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 2-3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Punch down dough; divide in half. Press each into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil; spread over each crust. Top with beef mixture, green pepper and cheese.
Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Homemade Pizza is ready