Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

My friend Marci gave me this pizza recipe, and I LOVE IT!  It is simple, fast, and delicious.  What more can you ask for?! The crust has a grainy texture without feeling too heavy, and it is tasty too.  This is the fastest pizza recipe I have ever made, and it has quickly become a family favorite.

Mix together:

1 1/2 cups warm water

1 1/2 Tbsp yeast

1 1/2 tsp sugar

1 1/2 tsp salt

3 Tbs oil

3 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (add a bit more if your dough is too sticky)

Mix all the ingredients until a ball forms.  Knead in the bowl just a bit, then immediately press into a large cookie sheet, or into two cake pans.  No rising required!  Add toppings (I like to use canned spaghetti sauce and a variety of veggies and cheese) and bake at 460 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 min. 

Marci said this recipe tastes great for taco pizza as well. Just use refried beans mixed with salsa on the crust, add cheese, onions, and olives.  Bake, then sprinkle with lettuce and even taco sauce if you want.