Pizza

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 3/4 cup Warm water (approximately 110°F (43°C))
• 2 tsp Active dry yeast (ensure it's fresh)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (optional, for added flavor)
• 1 tsp Salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
• 1 cup Tomato sauce (canned or homemade)
• 1 medium Bell pepper (sliced)
• 1/2 medium Red onion (sliced)
• 1 medium Zucchini (sliced)
• 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 cups Spinach (fresh, packed)
• 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
• 1 tsp Dried oregano (for seasoning)
• 1 tsp Dried basil (for seasoning)
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.

3. 3

   Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.

6. 6

   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness, about 12 inches in diameter.

7. 7

   Transfer the rolled dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a preheated pizza stone.

8. 8

   Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust.

9. 9

   Arrange the sliced bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach on top of the sauce.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the nutritional yeast, dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper over the veggies.

11. 11

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the vegetables are tender.

12. 12

    Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve!