2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
2/3 c. warm water
About 4 c. flour

Mix sugar, salt and shortening into boiling water. Stir until lukewarm. Mix yeast into warm water (2/3 cup) and then into other liquid mixture. Add flour until stiff and not sticky to fingers. Grease pan and spread dough on pan. Let raise about 15 minutes. Add sauce, cheese, etc. and bake 20 to 25 minutes at 375 degrees. Let set before cutting.