Super Thin Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Whole wheat pizza dough

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Submitted by Jenni Lee - I freeze half for next time and make a white crust for the family, although they do like this one ok. For a crispier crust, preheat the pizza stone, and sprinkle with cornmeal before placing crust on stone. Also, brush the crust with olive oil mixed with basil and oregano before baking.

 

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s what you will need to make your

• 3 1/2 cups 100% whole wheat flour and approx 1/2 cup for dusting
• 2 teaspoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of table salt
• 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water approx 110 degrees
• 3 tablespoons of ground flax seed (optional)

1.   Add 1- 1/2 cups luke warm water (110 degrees) to a medium sized bowl
2. disolve 2 teaspoons of honey in the luke warm water
3. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon active dry yeast on top of the water mixture
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    Ten minutes later

After about 10 minutes the water mixture should foam up, letting you know the yeast was active.

• Next we will stir in the salt and olive oil into the yeast mixture
• Now stir in the 3 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
• and 3 tablespoons of ground flax seed If desired (I prefer Bob's Red Mill brand)
• Mix the ingredients until the dough starts to come together and then dump the dough onto a floured board or flat surface (I flour my surface with whole wheat flour also)
• Knead and fold the whole wheat pizza dough for a few minutes until all the whole wheat flour is absorbed, If the dough is a little sticky add a pinch more flour, now you will want to roll the whole wheat pizza dough into a smooth ball and place it into a medium to large sized oiled bowl (olive oil) turn to coat the dough, cover with a kitchen towel and let sit for an hour in a warm place. (I sit the bowl of dough on top of a small bowl filled with warm water, works great!)

After 1 hour

 After about an hour, for this whole wheat pizza dough recipe, we will dump the dough onto a clean floured surface and cut the wheat pizza dough with flax seed in half and separate into two oiled bowls, cover for an additional hour.  This will make 2 thin pizza crusts  which is what I recommend. If you want to make just 1 thick crust whole wheat pizza dough than just skip this step and allow the dough to continue to rise for another hour (total of two.) 

 

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Roll the dough!

Pre heat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)

•  Flour your board or flat surface and Take 1 whole wheat dough ball and press it into a flat circle with your fingers working from the center out in a circular motion 
• Next roll the dough with a rolling pin evenly until you reach your  desired size (I use a 16" pizza pan and make it super thin, If you want it a little thicker use a standard 12" pan or pizza stone)
• If using a 16" pan for a super thin crust you will have to carefully drape the whole wheat pizza dough over your fists and gently stretch, be careful not to rip a hole in the dough. If you got skills you can also throw it up in the air spinning and catch it over your fists (kid's love it, even if you drop it on the floor or rip a hole in it)
• Once the wheat dough is to the proper size, a little larger than the pizza pan or exact size of a pizza stone, gently place the dough onto the pan. (you can oil your pan with olive oil or use corn meal) I recommend using a newer, nonstick pan like Oneida you can get one for under $10 just put a small circle of olive oil in the center and spread it around with a paper towel. If using corn meal just sprinkle evenly.

• Now it is time to trim the dough. With a clean pair of kitchen scissors carefuly trim around the pizza pan making the whole wheat dough look like a perfect circle.
• You will want to poke holes in your whole wheat pizza dough to eliminate air bubbles while cooking, I just use a fork and go around the whole pizza 
• Next I take a mixture of extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic and baste the edge of the pizza crust, just around the outside edge.
• Now place your litlle pan of healthy perfection into the pre heated oven for about 5 minutes, after 5 minutes you are ready for your sauce, toppings and cheese.  Bake for an additional

Basic Pizza Sauce Recipe

Active Time: 5 Minutes | Yield: 1 Pizza

• 1 small (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 small (8 oz.) can tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic—minced
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 3/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp dried (1/2 TBS fresh) oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt (or salt substitute)

Directions

Mix and spread over crust.
OPTIONAL: Heat small saucepan over low heat. Add all ingredients and mix together well. Allow ingredients to simmer for at least 15 minutes.

Basic White Pizza Sauce

Active Time: 10 Minutes | Yield: 1 Pizza

• 1 TBS unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 TBS whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cold milk
• 1/4 tsp salt (or salt substitute)
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper
• 1 garlic clove—minced
• 1 tsp dried (1 TBS fresh) basil
• 1/2 tsp dried (1/2 TBS fresh) oregano
• 1/4 cup (1 to 2 oz) Parmesan cheese—grated

Directions

Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once butter has melted and warmed, add flour and mix until thoroughly combined.
Adding a little at a time and whisking vigorously, add the milk to the flour-butter mixture. Add garlic, herbs, and cheese, mixing thoroughly. Let cook for 1 to 3 minutes, or until sauce has thickened sufficiently.