NEW YORK-STYLE WHEAT FLOUR PIZZA CRUST RECIPE

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I adapted Recipe Nut's pizza crust recipe to include some whole wheat flour.....I am growing a health nut in my house!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 2 twelve inch crusts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 cups water (11O F to 115 F)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 ounce fast rise yeast or 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or 2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornmeal (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine water and sugar in small bowl; stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Sprinkle yeast on top; stir to combine.
  • Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until foamy.
  • Combine flours and salt in medium bowl.
  • Stir in yeast mixture.
  • Mix until mixture forms soft dough.
  • Remove dough to lightly floured surface.
  • Knead 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
  • Place dough in medium bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Turn dough in bowl so top is coated with cooking spray; cover with towel or plastic wrap.
  • Let rise in warm place 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  • Punch dough down; place on lightly floured surface and knead about 2 minutes or until smooth.
  • Pat dough into flat disc about 7 inches in diameter.
  • Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pat and gently stretch dough from edges until dough seems to not stretch anymore.
  • Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Continue patting and stretching until dough is 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
  • Spray 12- to 14-inch pizza pan with nonstick spray; sprinkle with commeal, if desired.
  • Press dough into pan.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F
  • Follow directions for individual recipes, baking pizza on bottom rack of oven. If baking on a pizza stone add two minutes to your cooking time.

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