Natural Pizza Crust

One of the things about eating better is learning to cook from scratch. You want to eat a natural, organic diet this is something that you should try to include. It doesn’t have to be fussy or gourmet. It can be simple and easy.

Today’s recipe is one that I have used for years. It is not hard. It can be easier than ordering pizza. And trust me it is a lot less expensive. Make sure you use quality ingredients, preferably organic. But no, push comes to shove, from scratch is always better than processed, so use what you have.

Pizza Crust
2 Cups warm water – about 110 degrees F.
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons yeast

Whisk these ingredients together in a large bowl and let proof. That is a fancy term for letting the yeast start to work. You will know it is proofing when it starts to get foamy and you can smell the yeast.

Then add

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 Cups Bread Flour
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour

Mix thoroughly and start to knead. Knead it until it is smooth and elastic.

Divide it up. For me this makes 3 good size pizzas.  Grease your pizza pans with olive oil. Start to spread out your dough. Gotta get your hands in this one. Work one pan and then another. Go back to the first. Once it has rested for a few minutes it will stretch out even more.

Top with your favorite ingredients. I have pizza sauce that I canned this summer with my own tomatoes. Then you can top with cheese and vegetables. OK so my kids like me to put meat on there too. It is up to you. Use your imagination, or like me, whatever you have in the fridge.

Bake at 475′ for 15 to 20 minutes.

I guarantee even the pickiest pizza eater will love this recipe.

The best thing about it? You know exactly what went into it. There is no harmful chemicals and preservatives. You are in control.