12.29.2012

Whole Wheat Pizza


"A healthy whole wheat crust that comes out soft and chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside. Use with your favorite pizza toppings or pizza recipes."
INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F
/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetables for topping, Marinara Sauce, Cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1.In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
2.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.
3.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.
4.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.
5.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.

Khara Bun





INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F
/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoon salt
4 cups All-purpose flour( Or  3 cups Wheat Flour and 1 Cup All-purpose flour)
Green chilies, Dill, Curry leaves, Cilantro 
DIRECTIONS:
1.In a large bowl, stir together warm water(don't boil the water), yeast, and sugar. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2.To the yeast mixture, add the oil, salt, and 2 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3.Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, mix green chillies, Cilantro, Dill etc.() Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, and form into round balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4.Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.