Healthy Food- Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

I've been trying to eat better myself, and consequently, I've been making healthier food for all of us. Here is  a recipe for home-made pizza dough, using whole wheat flour.

Ingredients:
-1 teaspoon white sugar
-1 1/2 cups warm water (approx. 110 degrees F/ 45 degrees C)
-1 tablespoon active dry yeast
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 teaspoon salt
-2 cups whole wheat flour
-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Bake time- 20 minutes
Rise time- 1 hour and 45 minutes

Directions:
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 the flour has been absorbed and the ball of dough becomes smooth- about ten minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning the dough to completely coat the surface with oil. Cover loosely with a towel and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size- about one hour.

When the dough has doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into two pieces for thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for another forty five 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 sides 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 with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.

Bake for sixteen to twenty minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges and the cheese is melted on top.

Healthy Food- Whole Wheat Pancakes

Give your kids a healthy start by making them these delicious whole wheat pancakes! 

Note: This makes a dry mix that you can store. There will be leftover dry mix, so make sure to read the directions that follow.

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Dry Mix Ingredients:

8 cups whole wheat flour

4 cups oatmeal

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

cinnamon/nutmeg to taste

To Add To Dry Mix:

3/4 cup skim milk (or buttermilk)

1 egg

Directions:

Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly, making sure to evenly distribute the baking soda and powder. 

When you're ready to make fresh pancakes, whisk wet ingredients together and add 1 cup of the prepared dry mix.