Healthy Pizza

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Healthy Pizza

Recipe By : Joan Loundon
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Healthy And Hearty

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package dry yeast
1 pinch sugar
1 cup lukewarm water
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup tomato sauce or your favorite purchased -- brand
6 oz low fat mozzarella cheese -- coarsley grated
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
sliced zucchini
sliced red yellow or green peppers
sliced mushrooms
chopped fresh herbs

Preheat over to 500 F

In a small bowl, proof the yeast with the sugar in 1/4 cup of the water, tightl
y covered, for 5 minutes or until the yeast is foamy. Transfer the yeast mixtu
re to a bowl, stir in the additional water, the flours and salt and combine wel
l. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it (adding add
itional flour or water as necessary) for 10 minutes or until it is smooth and e
lastic. Put it in a lightly oiled bowl, turn it to coat it with the oil and le
t it rise tighly covered in a warm place for 1 hour or until it is double in bu
lk.

Shape the dough the into 6 balls and roll out each into a 5 inch round for a th
ick crust or 9 inch round for a thin crust. Transfer the rounds to ookie sheet
s and spread 2 tablespoons of sauce on top of each one. Arrange any optional t
opping over the sauce and sprinkle with 1/6th of the cheese.

Bake on the bottom of the preheated over for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crus
t is golden on the bottom.

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NOTES : I always have to add more water with this recipe.