Lightly spray pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable oil.
4
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
5
In a separate large bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except oil).
6
Make a well in flour. Pour yeast mixture in and mix until dough ball is formed.
7
On a clean, lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth, 8-10 minutes.
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
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
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Calzone
11
Wash hands with soap and warm water.
12
Preheat oven to 350°F.
13
Lightly spray pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable oil.
14
Divide dough into eight pieces and shape each one into 2½-3 inch circles. Set them on baking sheet and set aside.
15
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.
16
If using meat, add it to the vegetables and sauté it until fully cooked and browned. Set aside.
17
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.
18
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.
19
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
Calzone
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
Wash hands with soap and warm water.
2
Preheat oven to 400°F.
3
Lightly spray pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable oil.
4
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
5
In a separate large bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except oil).
6
Make a well in flour. Pour yeast mixture in and mix until dough ball is formed.
7
On a clean, lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth, 8-10 minutes.
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
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
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Calzone
11
Wash hands with soap and warm water.
12
Preheat oven to 350°F.
13
Lightly spray pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable oil.
14
Divide dough into eight pieces and shape each one into 2½-3 inch circles. Set them on baking sheet and set aside.
15
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.
16
If using meat, add it to the vegetables and sauté it until fully cooked and browned. Set aside.
17
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.
18
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.
