WHOLE WHEAT PEPPERONI PIZZAS

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People say that the crispy whole wheat crust of this pizza recipe is the best they've tasted. Plus, it's so easy to prepare in the bread machine...and it makes enough for two pizzas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 pizzas.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2-1/2 cups bread flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
TOPPINGS:
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 ounces turkey pepperoni, diced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped green pepper

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes., Roll into two 14-in. circles. Transfer to two 14-in. pizza pans coated with cooking spray. Spread oil over each crust. Top with the pizza sauce, oregano, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, onion and green pepper. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges