Quick Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

2 1/4 C Whole Wheat Flour

2 1/4 t Active Dry Yeast

1/2 T Sugar

3/4 t Salt

2/3 C 115-120 degree Water

3 T Olive Oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 

Grease a standard pizza pan. 

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 1 C whole wheat flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water and olive oil. 

Mix on low for one minute. Slowly add more flour (1/4 C at a time) until dough begins to form a ball and is slightly sticky. 

Remove from mixer onto floured surface. Knead for several minutes adding flour if needed. 

Roll out with a rolling pin. 

Stretch onto prepared pan. Top with desired toppings. Bake for about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes before slicing. 

Yield: 6 Slices

* Adapted from http://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/2014/12/easy-whole-wheat-pizza-dough.html