Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
Original recipe from allrecipes.com (though after my modifications...which came from the reviews)

1 teaspoon sugar ( I used 2 Tablespoons Honey)
1 1/2 Cups warm water
1 Tablespoon Active Dry Yeast
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour ( I use much more wheat, abt 3 Cups)
1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour ( I only added abt 1/2 cup to help it bind up)
I also added a couple "shakes" of italian seasoning.

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. (I did this in the Kitchen Aid)
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. (I precooked it for a few minutes to just "seal" it up so it wouldnt be soggy.  I also use a pizza stone)
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. 

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread
(recipe from AllRecipes.com)

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups white sugar

3 eggs

1 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups shredded zucchini

1 cup chopped walnuts (I was out of nuts so I left them out)

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.

In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt, mix well. In separate bowl, combine sugar and eggs, beat until well blended. Add oil and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in zucchini. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spoon evenly into loaf pans.

Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pans; cool completely on wire rack.
I've made chocolate zucchini bread before but this is by far the best recipe I've tried.  

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Honey Whole Wheat Bread
(Recipe from Betty Crocker Cookbook)















3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1/3 Cup Honey
1/4 Cup Shortening
3 teaspoons salt
2 pkgs yeast or (4 1/2 teaspoons)
2 1/4 Cups very warm water
3-4 cups all purpose flour


Okay so now this recipe proceeds into all the intricate details of making bread (I'll post those if you need me to).  But for me...I dumped it all in my bread machine in the "order suggested by manufactuer" and hit the dough cycle.  I started with 3 cups all purpose flour and just watched it as it came to a dough and added more.  When it went off, I divided it in half (recipe makes two loaves) put one in my loaf pan and the other made about 5 big buns.  Let rise until I was satisfied with the size and baked until golden brown!