Pizza Dough

Hey Jennifer!  I actually do my meal planning based on Liam's schedule . . . I really really hate grocery shopping with kids and I will do anything in my power to avoid it.  I also prefer to shop AFTER our weekly Wednesday Farmers Market, so recently Thursday has been my go-to day.  But it changes all the time!  :)

Here's the dough recipe that I use almost every time.  Its pretty resilient . . . can rise for really whatever amount of time you have!  :)  Then I just plop the dough onto the tray (with a little cornmeal) and spread it out with my hands, no rolling/stretching required.  If I do it on the grill, I just make really small (individual size) pizzas so that I can handle it.  This recipe makes one regular tray of pizza. 

1 1/2 cups bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lukewarm water
1-2 tablespoons olive oil

In food processor, combine flours, yeast and salt.  Mix water and olive oil together and add while the machine is running.  Run machine until dough is elastic (2-3 mins).

Knead a couple of times when you take it out until it is a smooth ball.  Put in olive-oil greased bowl and turn so all sides are coated.  Cover with plastic wrap and let rise til doubled, or whenever you need to cook it!  :) 

Pre-bake at 475 for 7 minutes, add toppings and bake for another 7.  (On the grill, I put it on for a few minutes until browned, then turn it over and add toppings.  It seems to go much faster on the grill!)

Good luck!

Love,
Kathy