Whole Wheat Pesto Pizza
Submitted by: Betty R.
A delicious crust that's high in fiber with a juicy sliced-tomato and artichoke heart topping.
Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 envelope rapid rising Yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup very warm water (120 to 130 degrees F)
2 tablespoons olive oil
cornmeal
FOR THE PESTO TOPPING:
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1 (6.5-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1 medium tomato, sliced into wedges
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup shredded Romano cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions:In
a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour,
undissolved yeast, and salt. Add water and olive oil; beat 2 minutes at
medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in
enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured
surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let
rest 10 minutes.
Divide dough in half; roll each half to 13-inch
circle. Place on 2 (12-inch) pizza pans that have been brushed with
olive oil and sprinkled with cornmeal. Form a standing rim by pinching
the edge of the dough. Prick dough with fork; let rest 10 minutes.
Pre-bake at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. Remove from pans; place on wire cooling racks.
Spread pesto sauce evenly on each pizza crust. Top with artichokes and tomato wedges; sprinkle with pine nuts and cheeses.
Bake
on wire racks at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or until done, switching
positions of pans halfway through baking for even browning. Serve
immediately.
