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

Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

3 C Pamela's Gluten-Free Bread Mix
1 T Active dry yeast
1/4 C Oil
1 1/2 C Warm water (110 degrees)
Optional: Add 2 t Italian seasoning

Directions:

Using a stand mixer with whisk attachment, combine dry mix, yeast, oil and water. Mix on medium for 2 minutes. Pour dough onto parchment covered baking sheet (for added texture, sprinkle surface with corn meal). To spread dough into crust shape, use oil on hands and dough to keep from sticking. 

Let rest one hour. 

Preheat oven to 375°. Bake for 25-30 minutes on lower rack, then add sauce and toppings. Continue baking 10 minutes, until toppings are hot and melted. Dough will puff when baking. 

* Adapted from http://www.pamelasproducts.com/chewy-pizza-crust/

Pizza Sauce

Ingredients:

15 oz Can Tomato sauce

1/8 t Black pepper

1/4 t Salt

1/8 t Crushed red pepper

1/8 t Onion powder

1/8 t Garlic powder

1/4 t Parsley flakes

1/2 t Italian seasoning

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer for at least one hour. 

 

* My recipe

Mexican Pizza

Ingredients:

Quick and Easy Pizza Dough
2 T Mexican Seasoning
1 (14 oz) Can Tomato sauce
1 Pound lean ground beef
1 Medium onion, diced
1 Large bell pepper (or several smaller multi-colored peppers), diced
Dried cilantro
Crushed tortilla chips
Sliced black olives
Diced tomato
Cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheddar cheese shreds)

Directions:

Cook crust according to directions. 

In a large skillet brown ground beef. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook until onion becomes translucent. Add tomato sauce and Mexican seasoning and simmer for several minutes. 

Spread ground beef mixture over crust. Top with cheese. Sprinkle black olives, diced tomatoes, tortilla chips, and cilantro on top and continue baking until cheese has melted sufficiently. 

* My recipe

Quick and Easy Pizza Dough

Ingredients:

2 C Flour
1 T Yeast
1/4 t Salt
1 T Sugar
2/3 C Lukewarm water (plus an additional 2 T)

Directions:

Mix 1 cup of flour with all other ingredients.

Gradually add 2nd cup of flour until it forms a ball. Use your hands to form and knead the dough.

Let the dough rest 10-15 minutes in a bowl covered with a dish towel or saran to keep it warm.

Spread out onto greased pizza pan (optionally, add some cornmeal to the pan before adding the dough).

Bake crust for 15 minutes at 375 degrees.

Top with your favorite toppings and continue baking another 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!

*From http://www.food.com/recipe/quick-and-easy-pizza-dough-117532

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

I didn't make up this recipe but it makes an easy and delicious whole wheat pizza crust!

Ingredients:

1 or 2 c. white flour (enough to make a stiff dough)
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 pkg. or 1 tbsp. active dry yeast
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. warm water
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. honey

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F before baking. Pour flour into a large mixing bowl. Add yeast and salt. Mix well. Add water, oil and honey; mix well.

Knead dough for 6 minutes on a lightly floured surface, adding sufficient flour to make a stiff dough. Dough may be slightly sticky. Oil your hands with olive oil to keep from sticking while kneading.

Cover with a moist cloth and place in a warm spot for 30 minutes to rise. Punch down and press into a greased 14 inch pizza pan or a 10 inch pan for a thicker crust.

Spread sauce and other ingredients on pizza crust. Bake in a preheated 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

* From unknown internet recipe