CRUST:

1 c. warm water (not hot)
1 pkg. powdered yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. butter, melted
2 1/2 c. flour
Butter Flavored Crisco

TOPPING:

1 (4 oz.) can Contadina tomato sauce (or any other pizza sauce)
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Pepperoni, ham, sausage, etc. (your choice of toppings)

To prepare crust: To warm water, add and dissolve yeast. Add sugar, salt, oil and garlic powder; stir until dissolved. Add flour; work into a ball, kneading on board or counter. Allow to rise 1/2 hour or more - until up to top of bowl (or close). Spread out on round 14-inch pan, greased with Butter Flavored Crisco. Leave lip around edge to form crust.

Add tomato sauce or pizza sauce; spread with fingers. Add shredded cheese and add any favorite topping you wish. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crust is golden to dark brown. Remove - brush crust with melted butter. Enjoy! Serves 3 to 4.