Add a savory Italian flavor to your pizza via this Sicilian crust.
Ingredients
- warm water (95 to 110 degrees F/35 to 43 degrees C): 1 cup
- active dry yeast: 1 pack (.25 ounce pack)
- shortening: 2 Tbsp
- ½ teaspoons salt: 1 piece
- white sugar: 1 tsp
- italian seasoning: 1 tsp
- all-purpose flour: 3 cups
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
-
Combine warm water and yeast in a small bowl; stir until yeast is dissolved. Let stand until yeast forms a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
-
Pour yeast mixture into a large bowl; add shortening, salt, sugar, and Italian seasoning. Stir in flour by hand until dough comes together.
-
Turn dough out on a floured work surface and knead until smooth, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover with a moist towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
-
Punch dough down gently. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes for air to release. Roll into a ball; spread and stretch over the bottom of a pizza pan. Let rise for 15 minutes before topping and baking.
