Eating Wells Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipes

WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl using a spoon. Pour in water and oil; mix until dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer dough to a greased bowl; cover bowl with a clean towel. Place bowl in the oven with the light turned on until risen, about 1 hour.

EATING WELL'S WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Combine flours, yeast, salt, and sugar in a food processor; pulse to mix.
• Combine hot water and oil in a measuring cup.
• With the motor running, gradually pour in enough of the hot liquid until the mixture forms a sticky ball. the dough should be quite soft. If it seems dry, add 1 to 2 tbsp warm water; if too sticky, add 1 to 2 tbsp flour.
• Process until the dough forms a ball, then process for 1 minute to knead.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
• Spray a sheet of plastic wrap with cooking spray and place it, sprayed side down, over the dough.
• Let the dough rest for 10 to 20 minutes before rolling.

GEORGE'S WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Combine the yeast and the water, stir until dissolved.
• Add the remaining ingredients to a bowl.
• Add the yeast mixture and mix using a dough hook.
• Knead dough until it forms a nice ball, using extra flour if necessary.
• Let rest for at least 1/2 hour.
• Bake at 450* for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

WHOLE-WHEAT, FLAX AND HONEY PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine flours, flax meal, yeast and salt. Mix well.
• Measure warm water in a measuring cup, stir in olive oil and honey. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon to form a ball. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead for 2 minutes. Spray another bowl with nonstick spray and place dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, spray a 12-inch cookie sheet with nonstick spray and dust with cornmeal.
• When dough has risen, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and, using a rolling pin, roll dough into a 12 inch circle. Transfer dough to prepared pizza pan. Top with pizza toppings and bake for 15 minutes in a 425* oven. Or, prick crust with a fork and baked untopped for 6 minutes. Remove crust from oven, top with pizza toppings and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes.