Herbed Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Name: Herbed Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ¾ cup all-purpose flour; ¾ cup whole wheat flour; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ tsp coarse kosher salt; &frac13; to ½ cup warm water (105°F to 115°F); 1 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tbsp olive oil

Savory pizzas start with this herbed, whole-wheat crust. One recipe makes enough for two 8-inch pizzas.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp coarse kosher salt
⅓ to ½ cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

In a food processor, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours, basil, garlic and salt. Cover and process until combined.
In a small bowl stir together water and yeast until dissolved. With the food processer running, slowly pour in water-yeast mixture and oil. Process 30 seconds or until dough begins to form a ball. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough until smooth and elastic (2 to 3 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball. Cover with a damp towel; let rest 10 minutes in a warm place.
Place dough ball in a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease the surface of the dough. Cover dough and let rest at least 2 hours. Divide dough in half; roll out and continue as directed in pizza recipe.

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