Quick Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

QUICK WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA CRUST

Georgia

 

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 package active dry yeast/instant yeast

¾ tsp. salt

1 cup hot tap water (120-125 degrees)

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil (canola or olive oil work well too)

1 Tbsp. honey or granulated sugar

1 Tbsp. gluten (optional)

 

To prepare pizza dough, stir whole wheat flour; lightly spoon into a measuring cup and level flour.

 

In large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, yeast and salt. Blend in water, oil and honey or sugar. Stir by hand vigorously until all ingredients are well mixed; about 3 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise to desired size.

 

Place dough in greased jelly roll pan or 12-14 inch pizza pan. Press dough to cover bottom of pan and up sides to form a rim.

 

Some people prefer to “pre-bake” the crust for about 3 minutes before adding the toppings. Crust will be “crispier” than if not pre-baked.

 

Add pizza sauce of your choice and your favorite pizza toppings; bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and toppings are done.