PIZZA DOUGH II

2 1/2 teaspoons Yeast

2 1/2 cups White Flour

1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour

2 teaspoons Salt
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon Sugar

1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper

1 Tablespoon Oregano

1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic

2 1/2 cups ± Warm Water (110°F - 115°F)

Grated parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato flakes, basil, etc. may be added to taste in place of, or in addition to, the basic seasonings above.

· Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine ingredients. Knead for 10 minutes to mix.

· Allow to rise for 20 minutes. Allow to rest for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Cut in half and roll out to the desired diameter.

· Place on pizza pans. Adjust dough to edge of pans.

· Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until just lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before topping.

· Top with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, slices of bell pepper, onion, olives, pepperoni, cooked ground beef, chile pepper slices, other meats or cheeses, or whatever you like.

· Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and toppings are warmed – about 10 minutes.

· Remove from oven. Transfer from pizza pan to cutting board and slice into sections. Serve hot.

Makes two 12”- 14” pizzas.