BREAD, BISCUITS & CAKES
WHOLE WHEAT ITALIAN-STYLE PIZZA
Ingredients (Makes 2 x 31cm round pizza bases)
olive oil spray
250ml lukewarm water
7g dried yeast
1tsp caster sugar
200g whole meal flour
1tsp sea salt flakes
150g strong, high protein plain flour
1/4tsp of each, dried oregano, rosemary and parsley
1tbs extra light olive oil
pizza sauce and toppings, of your choice
Preparation
1) Pre-heat oven to 200°C. Lightly spray 2 x 31cm pizza trays with olive oil spray. Place water, yeast and
sugar into a mixing bowl. Mix to combine and set aside for 5 minutes or until frothy.
2) Place wheat grains and salt into the bowl and mix for
Time: 1 1/2min. Speed: 10 or until desired texture is achieved.
3)Add plain flour and herbs, mix for
Time: 30 seconds Speed: 10
Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
4) Pour yeast mixture and oil into the bowl. Remove measuring cover and gradually add flour, whilst the
motor is running. Mix for
Time: 1 minute Speed: 1
5)Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula. Knead for
Time: 2 minutes Speed: 1
Rest for 5 minutes.
6) Set aside dough in the bowl with the lid on, in a warm place for 30 minutes.
7) With floured hands, remove dough from bowl and divide dough in two. On a floured surface, knead
dough until round and roll out using a rolling pin to fit tray. Transfer to the tray and shape to fit. Repeat with
remaining dough. Top with your favourite pizza sauce and toppings and bake for 20 minutes, or until base
is crisp and golden and topping has cooked through.
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