Basic whole wheat pizza dough, Simple pizza sauce, Thick pesto sauce – Cuisinart PIZ-100 User Manual

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Basic Whole Wheat

Pizza Dough

A healthier alternative, this dough can

substitute for the white pizza dough in any of

the recipes.

Makes three 1-inch pizzas (4 servings)

teaspoons active dry yeast

1

teaspoon granulated sugar

2

3

cups warm (105°-110°F) water

cups unbleached all-purpose flour,

plus more for dusting

cups whole wheat flour

teaspoons kosher or sea salt

2

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2

3

cups cold water

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water. Let

stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture gets

foamy.

Place the flours, salt and olive oil in the work

bowl of a Cuisinart

®

Food Processor fitted

with the dough blade. Pulse about 5 times to

mix; scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add the cold water to the yeast mixture. With

the motor running, slowly pour the liquid

yeast mixture through the feed tube. Process

until a dough ball forms. Continue to let the

machine run for an additional minute to

knead. Dough will be slightly sticky.

Lightly dust a sealable plastic bag with flour.

Dust dough with flour. Place the dough in the

floured bag; squeeze out all of the air and

seal. Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes

to 1 hour.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 85 (15% from fat) • carb. 15g • pro. 3g

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 85mg

• calc. 4mg • fiber 1g

Simple Pizza Sauce

This sauce is an easy, tasty topping for

homemade pizzas.

Makes ½ cups sauce
1

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1

medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

(approximately 1 cup chopped)

4

cloves garlic, finely chopped

¾

teaspoon dried basil

¼

cup dry white wine

1

can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes,

with juices

2

sprigs fresh basil (10-12 large

leaves)

½

teaspoon kosher salt

¼

teaspoon freshly ground black

pepper

¼ -¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes,

(optional, to taste, for a spicier

sauce)

Heat the oil over medium heat in a ¾-quart

saucepan; add the onion, garlic, and dried

basil. Cook, stirring for  to 3 minutes, until

the onions begin to soften and the basil

becomes fragrant. Stir in the white wine and

allow the mixture to simmer until just

evaporated. Add the canned tomatoes with

their juices, basil sprigs, salt, black and red

pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat

to low, cover loosely and simmer for 40 to 45

minutes. Blend sauce by either using a hand

blender directly in saucepan or carefully

purée in batches in a regular blender or food

processor.

Return sauce to pan if necessary and

continue to simmer sauce, uncovered for an

additional 30 to 40 minutes to achieve a thick

sauce.

Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.

Cool before using on pizza. This sauce

freezes well.

Nutritional information per quarter cup:

Calories 40 (20% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 2g

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 445mg • fiber 2g

Thick Pesto Sauce

A thicker version of the popular pasta

sauce, this makes an excellent substitute

for pizza sauce.

Makes 1½ cups, about 16 servings
3

ounces Parmesan or Pecorino

Romano, ½-inch cubes

3

medium-large cloves garlic

½

cup pignoli (pine) nuts

ounces fresh basil (about 3 cups

packed)

1

teaspoon freshly ground black

pepper

¾

cup extra virgin olive oil

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