Ingredients
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1 tablespoon dry yeast
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1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115F)
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1 1/2 cups white flour
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2 cups whole wheat flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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14 1/2 ounces whole tomatoes, crushed
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1/4 fresh basil leaf, torn
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
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1 lb Italian turkey sausage
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Mix yeast and water in a large bowl; place in warm spot for about five minutes.
- Sift flour, salt, and sugar into the yeast. Mix well, then add olive oil and form a soft ball.
- Knead on floured surface until soft and elastic (about five minutes).
- Shape into ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl.
- Cover with a clean towel and place in a warm spot for about one hour.
- Punch down dough and reshape into ball. Cover and let sit another 20 minutes, or until it rises again.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Shape dough into flat round shape and stretch onto pizza pan or hand toss and place on floured surface.
- Press fingertips into surface of dough until entire surface is dimpled.
- Brush olive oil over entire surface of pizza dough.
- Combine tomatoes, basil, 1 tsp salt, garlic and onion powder, and garlic together.
- Divide and spread evenly over dough.
- In layers add sausage, onion, mushroom, and cheeses.
- Sprinkle crust with left over parmesan cheese.
- Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is gooey.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.