A Really Good Pizza Dough (From New York Pizzeria)

Step 1: In a large bowl, mix water, milk, brown sugar, salt and shortening with an electric mixer on a low speed for about 1 minute.

Step 2: Add corn meal, olive oil and yeast, and continue mixing it for one minute. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Add the remaining flour and mix it with your hands.

Step 4: Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead the dough about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 5: Form the dough into a ball and place it on the table around a warm place. Let it rest about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 6: Push down the dough and make a 12" to 14" circle with your hands or the pin roller, if you prefer.

Step 7: Rub the olive oil on the baking sheet and place the pizza dough on it, let it rest for another 45 minutes.

Step 8: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 9: Brush the olive oil in the area of the pizza dough on the center, but not brush on the outer ring of the dough.

Step 10: Spread the pizza sauce, seasonings, mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings on the dough.

Step 11: Place the pizza into the oven on the lowest rack, immediately reduce temperature to 375 degrees F and bake about 12 to 15 minutes.