Wheat Bran Thick Crust Pizza Dough Recipes

AMAZING WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
• Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. Top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
• Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.

WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer add the water and the yeast. Let proof for 5-7 minutes. Add in the sugar, salt and wheat flour. Using the dough hook on medium mix until the dough starts to form. Remove form the stand mixer and shape into a ball.
• Add the olive oil to a medium sized bowl and add the dough. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide the dough in half. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and place on a pizza baking sheet or stone. Add The pesto, cheese, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

WHEAT BRAN THICK-CRUST PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup flour, wheat bran, yeast, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Add water and 1 teaspoon oil. Mix until combined. Add the remaining 1 cup flour; mix until a rough ball is formed. Coat your hands with flour and toss a small handful into the bowl to prevent sticking. Knead the dough until firm but smooth, about 8 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 125 degrees F (52 degrees C).
• Form dough into a ball. Coat dough and sides of the bowl with the remaining oil. Cover bowl with a clean, damp dish cloth; place in the warm oven until dough is doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
• Remove bowl from oven. Knead dough briefly. Roll into a ball; let rest for 10 minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a pizza pan.
• Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Roll out to the size of your pizza pan using a rolling pin. Transfer dough to the pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

BREAD MACHINE WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Add crust ingredients (in the order listed) to the bread pan of your bread machine. Process according the manufacturer's instructions for the dough setting. (Don't be afraid to open the lid to check on it. The dough should come together to a nice, soft and slightly tacky ball after a little knead time. If the dough looks too moist, add more flour a teaspoon at a time. If it looks too dry, add warm water a bit at a time.)
• When the dough is done, remove it from the bread machine.
• Mix all ingredients well with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes, until a nice elastic ball forms. Cover and place in a warm place to rise until doubled (1 hour). Punch the dough down to deflate it and then let it rise, covered, a second time, until you are ready to make your pizza.
• Preheat oven to 375F. Generously dust your pizza stone with cornmeal (or grease your pizza pan.
• Roll out into a 14 inch circle. Place dough on your baking stone, prick the dough with a fork so that it doesn't bubble and brush lightly with olive oil. Cover and let rise 20 min.
• Place in the oven and par-bake for 4- 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Add sauce and toppings.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is golden.