Thursday, October 13, 2011

pizza crust

Ok so I just lied to my best friend! LOL! I told her that this recipe was on my blog, she searched for it and still couldn't find it. I came on here to find it for her, and it wasn't on here! SORRY TINA! :) This is a recipe from online, and it is FANTASTIC! This recipe is for 2 thin, or 1 thick crust. I usually double this and make 4 pizzas. We used to have enough left over for lunch. Not so much anymore! LOL!

Ingredients:
1 tsp white sugar
1&1/2 cups warm water
1 TBS active dry yeast
1 TBS olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
1&1/2 cups all purpose flour

In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, sprinkle yeast over top and let stand(proof) for 10 minutes. It should be slightly foamy.

Stir in the flour, olive oil, and salt. If you're using a kitchenaid or similar stand mixer with the dough hook, it can all go in together. If not, mix in the olive oil and salt first, then the whole wheat flour, and 1 cup of the white flour. You can put the last 1/2 cup on the counter, and knead the dough in it until it's all incorporated into the dough, and the dough is smooth. Place in an oiled bowl and turn to lightly coat the dough in oil. Cover with a towel, place in a warm place to rise until doubled (about 1 hour).

Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide in half for 2 thin crusts, or leave whole for a thick crust. Form into a tight ball(s), cover and let rise until doubled (about 45 minutes).

Preheat oven to 450. Roll/spread onto pizza pans. Top and bake 12-20 minutes depending on thickness of crust and toppings. ENJOY! :)