Veggie Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 ¼ cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup sliced black olives

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir until the yeast is dissolved. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, olive oil, flour, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. Roll the dough out onto a lightly greased pizza pan. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, and top with the mozzarella cheese, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and olives.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Pizza originated in Italy in the 17th century.
• Pizza is one of the world’s most popular foods.
• The most popular topping is pepperoni.