Mum's Deep Dish Pizza

Crust:

1 1/4 c warm water (140º or so)
1 package dry yeast
2 T shortening
2 t salt
2 T sugar
1 1/2 c flour

Mix ingredients. Beat for two minutes. I use the Kitchen Aid mixer on high.

1 1/2 c more flour.

Add the second 1 1/2 c flour. Mix, cover, and let rise for one hour.

Sauce:

1 pound hamburger, browned
4 T onion, chopped
4 large cloves garlic

salt
pepper
2 tsp Oregano
2 tsp Basil
2 tsp Cinnamon
2 lg (or 4 small) cans tomato paste
1 lb mozzarella
toppings

Brown hamburger. I generally add a pound of bulk mild Italian sausage at this point also but it isn't necessary. Add the onion and garlic and stir a few times. Add spices, tomato paste, and enough water to make it mushy. I find one large can of water (or two small) is just about right.

Split dough into two. Roll out and line two deep dish pie plates. I like it to hang over the edges until I fill the pies so it doesn't pull back into the dish.

Fill the crusts with the filling. Add your favorite toppings. I default to sliced fresh mushrooms and pepperoni. Cover with grated mozzarella cheese.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350º.

This pizza is incredible hot and the best cold leftover pizza I have ever had.