Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
 
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Please note that the Prep time is hands-on time only. This crust recipe benefits from ample rising time.
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Recipe type: Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 (12-inch) pizza crusts
Ingredients
  • 2 cups + 1¾ cups white whole wheat flour, divided
  • 4½ teaspoons instant yeast (two .25-ounce packets; can sub active dry yeast)
  • 1½ cups cool water
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar (for vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour and yeast.
  2. Measure the water in a glass measuring cup, and whisk in the honey.
  3. Pour the water-honey mixture into the dry mix and mix thoroughly.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for 1 hour.
  5. Remove the plastic wrap, and mix in the oil, oregano, basil, salt, and cayenne. Mix in the remaining 1¾ cups flour, bringing it together with your hands when it becomes to thick to stir.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly flour surface, an knead it or 5 minutes, or until the dough is shiny and elastic, yet soft.
  7. Put the dough back into the bowl, cover, and let sit for another 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  8. Turn the dough out onto the lightly floured surface. Divide the dough in half and form each half into a round. Cover these rounds and let them rest for another 20 minutes.
  9. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking stone or baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Roll each round out to a 12-inch round and put in your prepared pan.
  11. Use a fork to prick the crust all over. If you want a traditional end crust, roll up the edges.
  12. Bake the crusts individually for 10 minutes and remove from the oven.
  13. At this point you have 2 crusts for use. Use immediately or let cool completely and freeze.
  14. When you add your toppings, bake the pizza at 425°F until the toppings are hot and melty.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 slices or ¼ pizza crust Calories: 219 Fat: 2.9g Saturated fat: .3g Carbohydrates: 42.8g Sugar: 4.1g Sodium: 583mg Fiber: 6.4g Protein: 8.5g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/king-arthur-whole-wheat-pizza-crust