Homemade Pizza

=== Description ===
Craving for pizza? Thinking of what to cook when your nephews and nieces come to visit? Surprise them with a yummy serving of your own pizza.
This recipe will let you make your own pizza at home!
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
* 1/4 cup canola oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 pound ground beef
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
* 3 teaspoons dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 medium green pepper, diced
* 2 cups 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.
=== Nutrition Facts ===
2 slices: 537 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
Category:Italian Recipes
Category:Easy Dinner Recipes