American Pizza
by Eric Crouch
Empty 1 Package Dry Yeast in 1/4 C. warm water. Let stand for five minutes. Blend 1 unbeaten egg, 1/4 C. Tomato sauce, 3 Tbsp melted shortening, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp top Chili Powder. Add Yeast Mixture, stir, and add 2 C. Flour. Knead, cover, and let set in a warm place. Pre-heat oven to 425. Sauce: Brown 1 Pound ground beef and 1/2 C. Chopped Onion. After it is browned, add 3/4 C. Tomato Sauce, 1 tbsp Chili Powder, 1 tbsp Cumin, and Salt and Pepper to taste. Pre-bake the pizza crust on a pizza stone or if doubling the recipe, pre-brake on a large cookie sheet. While sauce is simmering, bake the crust for 10-12 minutes. Then top with sauce and American Cheese. (For Best Results, Use Original Velveta). Bake for another 6-8 minutes and let cool and enjoy!
Yield: One 12-14 Inch Pizza (Single Batch). One Large Cookie Sheet (Double Batch).
Ingredients:
1 Package Dry Yeast
1 unbeaten egg
1 cup tomato sauce
3 Tbsp melted shortening
1 tbsp sugar
Flour
Salt and Pepper
Top Chili Powder
Cumin
1 Lb Beef
Cumin
Chopped Onion
Velveta
