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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
  • 65 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 67 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 1/2 package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 C + 2 Tbsp water, lukewarm
  • 1 C all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 C + 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Measure out all ingredients
  • Combine yeast and lukewarm water in a measuring cup- this activates the yeast and allows them to proof

Prepare the Dough

  • Combine both flours and the salt in a large bowl
  • Make a well in the center and add the proofed yeast, oil, and honey
  • Knead the dough until a ball is formed.
  • Continue to knead the dough until it is uniform and pliable.
  • Remove the dough and transfer to a smaller lightly oiled bowl
  • Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size

Prepare the Pizza Crust

  • Punch down the dough and transfer to a floured board and knead briefly
  • Roll and stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle
  • Place on a pizza pan or piece of parchment paper and top as desired using the Whole Wheat Pizza recipe

Recipe in Action

  • 4 Servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Substituting whole wheat flour for 1/3 of total flour transforms a favorite food into a healthy meal without losing any of the great taste.

Cultural Facts

Italians invented pizza in the time of the Roman Empire by using a flatbread, like focaccia, and adding toppings.

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