Homemade Pizza

Make 2 Pizzas ... (6 servings)

1 ---------------------package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast

1 ---------------------teaspoon suger

1 -1/4 --------------cups warm water

1/4 ------------------cup canola oil

3 -1/2 --------------cups all purpose fflour

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 (8 ounces0 shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1) In a large bowl , dissolve yeast and sugar in water ; let stand for 5 minutes . Add oil and salt . Stir in flour , 1 cup at a time , until a solf dough forms .

2) Turn onto floured surfaced ; knead untol smooth and elastic , about 2-3 minutes . Place in a greased bowl , turning oncce to grease 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 .

3) Punch down dough , divide in half . Press each half into a greased 12-inch pizza pan . Combine the tomato sauce , oregano and bbasil ; spread over each crust . Top with beef mixture , green pepper and cheese .

4) Bake at 400*F for 25 to 35 minutes or until crust is lightly browned .

This recipe ia a hearty , zesty main dish with a crisp , golden crust . Feel free to use whatever topping your family enjoys ... you can't miss .