Frankfurter Pizza

This recipe is from an old BHG book, Cooking for Two from 1968. There are six frankfurter recipes in it and this one is the most unusual. I don't think they make pizza-flavored catsup anymore so you could use canned pizza sauce or just add some Italian seasoning to tomato sauce.

Frankfurter Pizza

1 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dry garlic or Italian salad dressing mix

2 tablespoon shortening

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup pizza-flavored catsup

1 tablespoon oil

dash dried oregano

3 frankfurters, cut in 1/2 inch slices

1/4 cup ripe olives, sliced

1/2 cup shredded sharp process American cheese

Sift together the flour baking powder and salt. Add dressing mix. Cut in shortening. Add milk. Stir just till moistened. Knead dough on lightly floured surface 10 strokes. Roll to 10-inch circle; pat in bottom of greased 9-inch pie plate, building up 1/2-inch edge.

Combine catsup, oil and oregano; spread on crust. Top with franks and olives, sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Serves 2.