Whole Wheat Honey Pizza Crust

Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water, 110F (if water is too warm or cold it won't work properly)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add honey and stir. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl combine flour, wheat germ and salt. Make a well in the middle and add honey and yeast mixture. Stir well to combine. Take out of bowl and knead about 10 times until it is well combined.  Make a ball and place back in the bowl.  Cover and set in a warm place to rise for a few minutes (as recipe was written). The dough will be softer if you let rise for 20-25 minutes.
4. Roll dough on a floured surface.  Sprinkle top with flour and roll out.  Transfer to a pizza pan or stone and poke holes all over the crust. Can brush edges with oil to give it a sheen and crisp easier.  Sprinkle with dried basil or oregano, if desired.
5. Par bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes.  Remove and top as desired.  Cook for another 7-10 minutes, or until desired crispiness is achieved.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 83 | Total Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg