Thick and Zesty Pizza Crust

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.

Add 1 teaspoon sugar and set aside.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, salt, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder.

Mix well. Add shortening.

Pour water/yeast mixture over all and mix by hand until somewhat smooth. Gradually stir in remaining flour (1 1/2 cups) to make a stiff dough.

Let rest 15 minutes.

With well-greased fingers, press into pizza pan, forming edge.

Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with pizza sauce and desired toppings. Bake for another 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown and crisp on edges.