Wheat Pizza Crust (Bread Machine)

This recipe comes from the May/June 2000 issue of "Taste of Home's Quick Cooking" magazine. It is much better tasting than a container of pizza dough purchased in the store. Cooking time includes both Bread machine time and baking in oven.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 2 Pizza Pies

Ingredients

• 1  cup water (70-80 degrees)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil or 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions

1. In bread machine pan, place the ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.
2. Select dough setting.
3. (Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 Tbsp of water or flour if needed.) When the cycle is complete, turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
4. Punch down, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
5. Divide dough in half.
6. Pressed each portion into a greased 12 in pizza pan.
7. Add sauce, cheese, and favorite toppings.
8. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned.