Whole Grain Pizza Margherita

Zutaten

• ✓300 g Whole grain flour
• ✓150 g Wheat flour (Type 405 or 550)
• ✓1 packet (7g) Dry yeast
• ✓1 tsp Salt
• ✓1 tsp Sugar
• ✓250 ml Warm water
• ✓2 tbsp Olive oil
• ✓200 g Crushed tomatoes
• ✓125 g Mozzarella
• ✓to taste Fresh basil
• ✓to taste Pepper
• ✓1 pinch Oregano (optional)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix whole grain flour, wheat flour, and salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour and knead everything into a smooth, elastic dough (about 5-8 minutes).

4. 4

   Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes until doubled in volume.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 220-240°C (428-464°F) with top/bottom heat. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Knead the risen dough briefly on a lightly floured work surface and divide it into 4 equal portions.

7. 7

   Roll each dough portion into a thin pizza (about 25-28 cm in diameter).

8. 8

   Place the pizza bases on the prepared baking sheet.

9. 9

   Season the crushed tomatoes with salt, pepper, and optional oregano, and spread evenly over the pizza bases, leaving a small edge.

10. 10

    Drain the mozzarella, slice or tear it, and distribute it over the pizzas.

11. 11

    Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and slightly browned.

12. 12

    Remove the finished pizzas from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.