Pizza Crust

By: Desireé Johnson

2 T. yeast

1½ c. warm water

6 T. Sugar

1¾ t salt

¼ c. shortening

1 beaten egg

5 c. flour

Directions:

Soften yeast in water. Mix together sugar, salt, shortening and egg. Slowly add flour. Mix. Kneed until smooth and elastic. Roll quite thin or to pan size.

Note:

If bake the crust a bit, just till crust isn’t soft, then you add the sauce and toppings then the crust won’t be soggy where the sauce touches.

Bake at 375° for 20 min or until crust is browned. 

Servings:

Makes 3 - 4 "medium" size pizzas (depending on size and thickness)