Ingredients
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- FOR CRUST:
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- FOR SAUCE:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 6 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 28oz can of San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup warm water
- Pinch of sugar
- salt, pepper, and oregano to taste
- TOPPINGS:
- Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Use whatever you like! Cooked chicken cubes, ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, peppers, pineapple - it's up to you! Just make sure you cook your raw meats and veggies before adding to pizza.
Instructions
- FOR CRUST:
- In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water.
- Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let stand 10 min. or until foaming.
- Stir in olive oil and salt.
- Mix in whole wheat and all-purpose flours until combined.
- Place dough onto floured surface and knead for 10 min.
- Place dough into a bowl sprayed with cooking spray, turning to coat, and cover with a damp towel for 1hr or until doubled in size.
- Place dough onto floured surface and knead a second time, return to bowl, and let rise a final 45 min.
- FOR SAUCE:
- Make the sauce a day ahead, or while the dough is rising.
- Saute onion, garlic cloves, and dried oregano in oil until cooked and fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, water, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer. Let cook, covered, 20-30 minutes.
- Transfer sauce to blender in batches, or use an immersion blender in the pot until sauce is smooth. Store extras in the refrigerator and use it for other dishes!
- ASSEMBLING THE PIZZA:
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Roll dough out onto floured surface, large enough to cover your pizza pan.
- Spray pizza pan with cooking spray. Place dough on pan and roll the edges.
- Spread sauce on dough, then add toppings and shredded Mozzarella cheese.
- Spray rolled edge of crust with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and (optional) Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 15-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 mins
