Yields1 Serving
Basic Whole Grain Pizza Dough
 1 package active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
 1 cup warm water
 1 teaspoon sugar
 1 cup white flour
 1½ cups whole wheat flour
 ½ teaspoon salt
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  Basic Whole Grain Pizza Dough recipe
 1 yellow onion, diced
 1 pound ground beef or chicken (optional)
 2 bell pepper, any color, diced
 1 pound mushrooms, diced
 1 cup marinara sauce
 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
Basic Whole Grain Pizza Dough
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1.Wash hands with soap and warm water.

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2.Preheat oven to 400°F.

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3.Lightly spray pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable oil.

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4.In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.

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5.In a separate large bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except oil).

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6.Make a well in flour. Pour yeast mixture in and mix until dough ball is formed.

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7.On a clean, lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth, 8-10 minutes.

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8.(Optional Step) Set in a clean bowl, cover dough with plastic wrap and set in a warm place until doubled, approximately 1 hour.

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9.Shape dough into one 12-14 inch pizza crust. Set on pizza pan, top with sauce and toppings, and bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden

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10.Serve immediately and enjoy!

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1.Wash hands with soap and warm water.

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2.Preheat oven to 350°F.

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3.Lightly spray pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable oil.

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4.Divide dough into eight pieces and shape each one into 2½-3 inch circles. Set them on baking sheet and set aside.

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5.In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat up a little bit of oil. Add the onions and sauté them until clear. Add the peppers and mushrooms and cook them for about 2 minutes.

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6.If using meat, add it to the vegetables and sauté it until fully cooked and browned. Set aside.

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7.Over each dough circle, spread 1-2 tablespoons of sauce, being careful not to cover the edge. Pour about ½ cup of the filling over one half and top with 1-2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the empty half over the filling to create a half-moon. Press the edges together with a fork or your fingertips. If necessary, wet the inside edges to make them stick.

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8.Make a few holes or slits on top of the calzones to allow steam to escape. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

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9.Allow them to cool slightly and enjoy!

Ingredients

Basic Whole Grain Pizza Dough
 1 package active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
 1 cup warm water
 1 teaspoon sugar
 1 cup white flour
 1½ cups whole wheat flour
 ½ teaspoon salt
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  Basic Whole Grain Pizza Dough recipe
 1 yellow onion, diced
 1 pound ground beef or chicken (optional)
 2 bell pepper, any color, diced
 1 pound mushrooms, diced
 1 cup marinara sauce
 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

Basic Whole Grain Pizza Dough
1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water.

2

2.Preheat oven to 400°F.

3

3.Lightly spray pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable oil.

4

4.In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.

5

5.In a separate large bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except oil).

6

6.Make a well in flour. Pour yeast mixture in and mix until dough ball is formed.

7

7.On a clean, lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth, 8-10 minutes.

8

8.(Optional Step) Set in a clean bowl, cover dough with plastic wrap and set in a warm place until doubled, approximately 1 hour.

9

9.Shape dough into one 12-14 inch pizza crust. Set on pizza pan, top with sauce and toppings, and bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden

10

10.Serve immediately and enjoy!

Calzone
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1.Wash hands with soap and warm water.

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2.Preheat oven to 350°F.

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3.Lightly spray pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable oil.

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4.Divide dough into eight pieces and shape each one into 2½-3 inch circles. Set them on baking sheet and set aside.

15

5.In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat up a little bit of oil. Add the onions and sauté them until clear. Add the peppers and mushrooms and cook them for about 2 minutes.

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6.If using meat, add it to the vegetables and sauté it until fully cooked and browned. Set aside.

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7.Over each dough circle, spread 1-2 tablespoons of sauce, being careful not to cover the edge. Pour about ½ cup of the filling over one half and top with 1-2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the empty half over the filling to create a half-moon. Press the edges together with a fork or your fingertips. If necessary, wet the inside edges to make them stick.

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8.Make a few holes or slits on top of the calzones to allow steam to escape. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

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9.Allow them to cool slightly and enjoy!

Notes

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