Homemade Pizza

Homemade Pizza

Pizza...hmmmmm. Possibly the most incredible culinary creation of all time. Usually my family buys our pizza, but occasionally when we want something truly special we make our own.

 And since I'm making it myself, I can make it as healthy or unhealthy as I choose. Some things you just have to take it straight , like pepperoni, turkey pepperoni just doesn't do the trick. But on other things, like the crust, there's no harm in makin' it just a little healthier. Heck, I think whole wheat tastes better than plain old white any day.

Pizza So Good It'll Knock Your Socks Off

Yield: 2 large pizzas

Ingredients

Dough:

•  4 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
•  2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
•  4 cups Whole Wheat Flour
•  4 tablespoons olive oil
•  2 teaspoon salt
•  4 teaspoons white sugar

Toppings (You can use anything you want, but this is what I used):

• 1/2 Cup Olive
• Chopped Onions
• Pepperoni
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Tomato Sauce (You can just use spaghetti sauce)
• Garlic Powder
• Salt
• Basil
• Italian Seasonings Mix (Oregano, Thyme, Marjoram, Rosemary, and Sage)

Directions: 

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, olive oil, salt, white sugar and the yeast mixture; stir well to combine. Beat well until a stiff dough has formed. Cover and rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Turn dough out onto a well floured surface. Form dough into a round and roll out into a pizza crust shape. Cover with sauce and toppings and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.