Two-Meat Pizza with Wheat Crust Recipe

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
• TOPPINGS:
• 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
• 4 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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  TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.

  MAKES: 4 servings

   

  Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water; add oil. Combine the whole wheat flour, sugar and salt; add to yeast mixture and stir until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Punch dough down. Pat dough onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 14-in. pizza pan.
  4. Combine pizza sauce and sugar; spread over crust. Sprinkle with mushrooms, onion and olives. Layer with sausage, Canadian bacon and cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden and cheese is melted. Yield: 8 slices.