Soaked Whole Grain Pizza Crust Food

WHOLE GRAIN PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• pop amaranth in small batches and let cool. to pop amaranth, heat heavy skillet with lid over high heat; after skillet is hot, add 1/8 cup of amaranth, cover skillet, shake for 20 seconds, and pour popped amaranth from skillet into a bowl; repeat popping process for remaining amaranth; let popped amaranth cool in the bowl. amaranth can be popped in advance and stored for later use.
• measure 2 cups of water at 115 degrees F.
• dissolve honey in water.
• add yeast and olive oil to water, mix well and set aside for 5-7 minutes.
• while waiting, combine wheat flour, popped amaranth and salt in mixing bowl.
• add water to flour mixture; mix well and add additional water as necessary to form dough; knead dough into ball.
• place dough ball in oiled bowl; cover and set aside in warm location for 1-4 hours to let dough rise.
• roll out pizza crust from 1/3 to 1/2 of dough ball.
• footnote: add sauce and toppings to crust; bake on preheated pizza stone for 7-15 minutes depending on temperature 400-500 degrees F; dough can be made in advance and stored in fridge for several days.

100% WHOLE GRAIN PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• dissolve honey and yeast in warm water, let sit for about 7 minutes.
• stir in salt, flours, and gluten.
• knead for 5 minute place dough in bowl sprayed with cooking spray. cover and let rise 45 minutes. punch down and divide in half. roll out and place on 2 12 inch pizza pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees and bake for 5 minutes. remove from oven and put on selected toppings. i use roasted veggies. bake for 15 minutes. mmmmm!