(Healthy) Heart-Shaped Pizza for Valentine's

HEART SHAPED PIZZA FOR VALENTINES

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Feel free to experiment by adding different flavors into the dough along
with the flour (like dried basil or oregano, or even a little parmesan
cheese). 

1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tsp. sugar
1 TBSP. active dry yeast
1 TBSP. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 TBSP honey

In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over
the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy. Add in the olive
oil, salt, and garlic powder, and stir to mix. Add the whole wheat flour
plus one cup of the all-purpose flour, and stir until the dough begins to
come together. Tip the 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 5 minutes. Add a bit more flour if
the dough is too sticky. Place the 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. Cover with a towel and let rise
for about 45 minutes, until doubled.

Stretch the dough out into the desired shape. Place each crust on a baking
sheet that has been sprayed with a little bit of oil. Top with your
desired sauce and toppings - not too much cheese : ) Bake at 425°F for
16-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.

PIZZA SAUCE

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste ( low sodium if you can)  
  • 2 cloves garlic  
  • 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes - or finely chopped fresh parsley  
  • 4 teaspoons dried onion flakes  - epicure !
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregeno
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil ( or fresh )  
  • 2 cups water 

 
1  Combine tomato paste, garlic, parsley flakes, onion, oregano, basil and
water in 2 quart saucepan. 
( if you are using fresh parsley and or basil - blend in your blender or
food processor before you put it in a saucepan )

2  Cook over medium high heat until mixture boils. 
 
3 Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. 
 
4 Cool a little and spread on your pizza crust and proceed with remainder
of your toppings.


TOP YOUR PIZZA WITH YOUR FAVORITE TOPPINGS - I LIKE SPINACH, FETA,
ZUCCHINI AND SOME MOZZARELLA !