Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

All-purpose flour

0.5 cup

Whole wheat flour

2 tbsp

Flax seed meal

1 unit

Quick-rising yeast

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.67 cup

Very warm water

2 tsp

Olive oil

2 tsp

Honey

1 unit

Nonstick cooking spray

1 tbsp

Cornmeal

Step 1
~2 min

In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flax meal, yeast, and salt.

Step 2
~2 min

Mix the dry ingredients well.

Step 3
~2 min

In a separate measuring cup, measure warm water.

Step 4
~2 min

Stir in olive oil and honey into the warm water.

Step 5
~2 min

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients.

Step 6
~2 min

Mix with a wooden spoon until a ball forms.

Step 7
~2 min

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 8
~2 min

Knead the dough for 2 minutes.

Step 9
~2 min

Spray another bowl with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 10
~2 min

Place the kneaded dough inside the sprayed bowl.

Step 11
~2 min

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

Step 12
~2 min

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 20 minutes.

Step 13
~2 min

Meanwhile, spray a 12-inch cookie sheet with nonstick spray.

Step 14
~2 min

Dust the sprayed cookie sheet with cornmeal.

Step 15
~2 min

Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 16
~2 min

Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle.

Step 17
~2 min

Transfer the rolled dough to the prepared pizza pan.

Step 18
~2 min

Top with your desired pizza toppings.

Step 19
~2 min

Bake in a 425°F (220°C) oven for 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are cooked.

Step 20
~2 min

Alternatively, prick the crust with a fork and bake untopped for 6 minutes.

Step 21
~2 min

Remove the partially baked crust from the oven.

Step 22
~2 min

Top with pizza toppings.

Step 23
~2 min

Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the toppings are cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier crust, preheat your pizza stone in the oven before baking.

Adjust the amount of honey to your desired sweetness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with your favorite pizza toppings.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (adapted)

Cultural Significance

Pizza is a widely enjoyed dish around the world.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Pizza night
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Casual
Family

Popularity Score

65/100

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