Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 ounces yeast, active dry baker's, active, package
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup water warm, 110-115 degrees
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1/2 pound beef ground
  • 1 each onions chopped
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1 each sweet red bell peppers green, diced
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Method

  • 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, 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 inch pizza pan.
  • Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil; spread over each crust.
  • Top with beef mixture, green pepper and cheese.
  • Bake at 400F (200C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
  • Yield 2 pizzas.