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Ingredients
Dough:
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1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
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1 cup lukewarm water
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons shortening
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¼ teaspoon salt
Sauce:
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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½ cup chopped onion
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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¾ cup water
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon white sugar
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon dried basil
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¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
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¼ teaspoon ground cumin
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¼ teaspoon chili powder
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⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cheese:
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1 (12 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Make the dough: Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water in a small bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
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Combine flour, shortening, and salt in a large bowl; add yeast mixture and stir until dough comes together. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
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Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough into the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste, water, salt, sugar, oregano, garlic powder, basil, marjoram, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Place dough onto two 12-inch pizza pans; cover with sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
174 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 174 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
Sodium 370mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Protein 8g | 17% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 177mg | 14% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 169mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.