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Basic Whole Wheat
Pizza Dough
A healthier alternative, this dough can
substitute for the white pizza dough in any of
the recipes.
Makes three
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2⁄3 cups warm
2½ cups unbleached
1½ cups whole wheat flour
1½ teaspoons kosher or sea salt
2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2⁄3 cups cold water
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture gets foamy.
Place the flours, salt and olive oil in the work bowl of a Cuisinart® Food Processor fitted with the dough blade. Pulse about 5 times to mix; scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the cold water to the yeast mixture. With the motor running, slowly pour the liquid yeast mixture through the feed tube. Process until a dough ball forms. Continue to let the machine run for an additional minute to knead. Dough will be slightly sticky.
Lightly dust a sealable plastic bag with flour. Dust dough with flour. Place the dough in the floured bag; squeeze out all of the air and seal. Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 85 (15% from fat) • carb. 15g • pro. 3g
•fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 85mg
•calc. 4mg • fiber 1g
Simple Pizza Sauce
This sauce is an easy, tasty topping for
homemade pizzas.
Makes 2½ cups sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1medium onion, cut into
4cloves garlic, finely chopped
¾ teaspoon dried basil
¼cup dry white wine
1can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, with juices
2sprigs fresh basil
½teaspoon kosher salt
¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼
Heat the oil over medium heat in a
Return sauce to pan if necessary and continue to simmer sauce, uncovered for an additional 30 to 40 minutes to achieve a thick sauce.
Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
Cool before using on pizza. This sauce freezes well.
Nutritional information per quarter cup:
Calories 40 (20% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 2g
• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 445mg • fiber 2g
Thick Pesto Sauce
A thicker version of the popular pasta sauce, this makes an excellent substitute for pizza sauce.
Makes 1½ cups, about 16 servings
3ounces Parmesan or Pecorino Romano,
3
½ cup pignoli (pine) nuts
2½ ounces fresh basil (about 3 cups packed)
1teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil