Italian Sausage Bread

1 lb frozen pizza dough, defrosted 1/2-3/4 lb Italian sausage 1 green pepper , 1/4 inch wide slices 1 medium onion , 1/4 inch wide slices italian seasoning 1[...]

8 ounces bulk Italian sausage (we like the extra spicy one) 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 -4 garlic cloves ,[...]

6 1/4 cups flour 1/2 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup shortening 2 cups hot water (plus enough to make a soft dough) 1 package yeast, dissolved in[...]