Party Deep Dish Pizza

Party Deep Dish Pizza 1 pkg of dry yeast 1/4 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of salt 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups of flour 1 egg 2 tablespoons of shortening 2 pounds of ground beef 1/2 pound of Italian sausage one 8 ounce can of tomato sauce one 4 ounce can of mushrooms, drained 2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup of grated American cheese Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water in bowl. Stir in sugar, salt and half the flour. Beat for 2 minutes. Add egg, shortening and remaining flour, mix well. Spread on well greased baking pan to desired thickness. Bake at 375ºF. for 10 minutes. Brown ground beef and sausage in skillet, stirring until crumbly; drain. Spoon tomato sauce over partially baked crust. Layer ground beef mixture, mushrooms, mozzarella and American cheese over sauce. Bake at 375F. for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yields: 8 - 10 servings