Sicilian Pizza Crust

Serves: 6

Branson Greenfelder

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

59

Spice

52

Sweetness

53

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Shortening

1.5 tsps

Salt

1 tsp

White Sugar

Directions:

1

Punch dough down gently

2

Combine warm water and yeast in a small bowl; stir until yeast is dissolved

3

Let stand until yeast forms a creamy foam, about 10 minutes

4

Pour yeast mixture into a large bowl; add shortening, salt, sugar, and Italian seasoning

5

Stir in flour by hand until dough comes together

6

Turn dough out on a floured work surface and knead until smooth, 5 to 8 minutes

7

Transfer to a large greased bowl

8

Cover with a moist towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes

9

Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes for air to release

10

Roll into a ball; spread and stretch over the bottom of a pizza pan

11

Let rise for 15 minutes before topping and baking