QUICK PIZZA DOUGH

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole-wheat flour

1 package quick-rising yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon olive oil

1. In a food processor, combine white and wheat flours, yeast, salt and sugar; pulse to mix.

2. In a small saucepan or in a glass measuring cup in the microwave, heat oil mixed with 3/4 cup water to between 125 and 130 degrees. With the processor on, gradually pour the warm liquid through the feed tube. (If the mixture is too dry, add 1 or 2 tablespoons warm water.) Process until the dough forms a ball, then process for 1 minute to knead.

3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. (The dough can be made ahead, enclosed in a plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.)

4. Divide the dough into 4 balls. On a floured work surface, use a rolling pin to roll each ball out to a circle about 6 inches in diameter. Irregular circles are fine, just make sure the dough is about 1/8-inch thick overall. Transfer the dough circle to grillside on a lightly floured board.

* CHEF'S NOTE: Look in the refrigerated section of your supermarket for prepared pizza dough: a one-pound package is just right for four individual pizzas. If you don't have whole-wheat flour, use a total of 2 cups white flour.

Yields 1 pound of dough for 4 small pizzas

CALORIES: 240; PROTEIN: 8g; FAT: 2g; CARBS: 48g; FIBER: 4g; CHOL: 0mg; SODIUM: 535mg.

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