Homemade Whole Grain Pizza

by: Brooke Anderson, CPT

Pizza is my weakness. Although I indulge in pizza often (because well life is meant to be enjoyed), I also like making a healthier alternative at home!

This pizza can be made with either wheat flour for a crisp crust, or oat flour which can be gluten free, but will be a denser crust.

You will need:

DOUGH

2 1/4 cups of flour (wheat or oat)
1 packet of yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tsp of salt

TOPPINGS

1/2 cup tomato sauce of choice (I like Trader Joes brand)
2 cups of cheese (I used GoVeggie!)
topping of choice (I used vegetarian sausage, fresh tomato, spinach and basil)

Directions

Start by preheating your oven to 350. Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of warm water. Let that sit for about 10 minutes, until it is creamy.

Mix the flour and salt and make a well in the middle.

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Pour the honey and yeast in the well and mix the dough.

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Cover the dough and set it aside for a few minutes to rise. Meanwhile, prepare your pizza stone, or pan with olive oil. I used a cast iron skillet.

When the dough is ready, press it down into your pan and bake without toppings for 5-8 minutes.

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Add your toppings and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

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Pair it with a bright salad to round out the meal.

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**Want to up the nutritional value? Experiment adding flax or wheat germ to the dough, substitute a 1/4 cup of flour for one of these additives.

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