In large glass measuring cup, measure 1 cup warm water (between 105°F and 115°F), proof yeast with 3 Tbsp granulated sugar and 2 Tbsp shortening
Place in a warm area to continue proofing
In large bowl of a stand mixer, use dough hook to combine flour, 1 tsp salt, and egg
Add yeast mixture once yeast has proofed (about 5 minutes)
Turn stand mixture on and allow dough mixture to come together and then continue kneading until dough is soft and very plyable. Dough should reach a point of not being tough. (Think an extremely soft play doh)
I usually allow the stand mixer to knead the bread for approximately 10 minutes
Depending on the time of year, I may need to add more flour, ¼ Cup at a time. Do not add unless necessary
Once dough is finished kneading, remove bowl from stand mixer.
Pull dough out and form into a ball, using your hands
Add oil to the bowl, making sure it coats the entire bowl
Roll dough over oil until oil has covered all of the dough
Place dough in bowl, cover with a lint-free cloth and place in a warm area
I place in a warm microwave (not a microwave that is running), or a warm oven (not an oven that is on)
Allow dough to rise approximately 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 500°F
Grease a pizza pan (If using a cast iron pan, place in oven to begin preheating)
Melt 3 tsp butter in small sauce pan
Roll out dough
Place dough on pizza pan (if placing on cast iron pan, you'll need to move quickly)
Dock pizza dough
Spread melted butter over dough
Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese oer buttered dough
In small bowl, mix together 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp ground garlic
Sprinkle mixture over cheesy bread
Bake cheesy bread for 5 - 6 minutes
Serve and enjoy!
