Fully Loaded Pizza with Light Whole Wheat Crust (50% ) by Delores Burkart

SHOT 1: Pizza dough Ingredients: This will make two 12” or one 11 x 17 crust.

2 C whole wheat flour
1 1/2 C white flour ( and more if required )
3 T hemp seed (optional )
1 T yeast
11/2 tsp. sugar
1 T extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups warm water ( around 100 degrees )

Proof the yeast: Dissolve sugar in the warm water, add the yeast and stir well. Let sit for 5 – 10 minutes until a frothy top forms.

SHOT 2: In a large bowl, mix flours, hemp seed and salt. Make a well in the center.
Mix the olive oil into the yeast and pour into the well.
Mix until incorporated and place onto a floured countertop or board. Knead the dough for 8 – 10 minutes, until it is glossy and just a bit tacky but not sticky ! ( If the dough is too sticky while kneading then just add a bit more flour as you go. )
*** I rub olive oil onto my hands when kneading...makes it easier to knead and incorporates more oil into dough.
Form into a ball. Place the dough in a well oiled ( olive oil) glass bowl... rub the dough around inside of bowl so all sides of dough are oiled. )
Place saran wrap over top and cover with a tea towel. Let it rise until double in size....about an hour.

Shot 3:
Lightly punch down the risen dough. If making one 12’ round pie , cut dough in half ( I freeze the other half for a later date ) and place in the center of a well oiled pizza pan and press out outward with your fingers until it fits the pan.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil on top and rub on with your finger tips.
Now it is ready for the toppings !!!

Shot 4:

Spoon pizza sauce over the crust. Then top with all your favourite toppings.

Today I used:

Pizza sauce, Parmesan cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Chopped fresh Basil, Tomato, and Pineapple, Sliced Onions , Green and Red Peppers, Celery and some sliced Farmer’s Sausage for Jack !
Place in a preheated 400 F degree oven for 15 – 20 minutes...until crust is golden brown.

Shot 5:

Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for a couple minutes. ...Dig In !!!!