Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Combine yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup of water.
  3. Let rise till doubled in size.
  4. Combine flours, shortening and optional seasonings.
  5. Combine with risen yeast and remaining 1/2 cup of water.
  6. With oiled fingers, spread dough on pizza stone sprinkled with cornmeal.
  7. Bake in oven for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove and add pizza toppings; Return to oven and bake 10 minutes more.
  9. ***Be generous with the flours as you measure and DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE DOUGH BEING RUNNY! THIS WILL PRODUCE A SOFTER, LIGHTER CRUST *** (I have been known to even add more water that was is called for).