Healthy Pizza Crust/Breadsticks

Submitted by Danelle Larsen    Makes 2 pizza crusts or 1 crust and 1 pan of breadsticks.

4 t. instant yeast

2 c. warm water

4 T. olive oil

2 t. coarse salt

2 ½ c. white flour

1 1/3 c. whole-wheat flour

½  c. regular oats

6 T. flaxseed meal

1 T. cornmeal

Toppings: Mozzarella cheese, Black olives, Mushrooms, Onion, Green onion, Spinach, Green peppers, Tomatoes, Pepperoni, Ham, Sausage

Mix all ingredients. Turn the dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes).  You want the dough to feel slightly tacky. Place the dough in a large bowl coated lightly with cooking spray or oil, turning once to coat the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes or until double in size. (If I’m in a hurry, I skip the rising, and it’s still yummy.) Preheat oven to 450 degrees; insert the pizza stone if you are using one. Punch the dough down; cover and let rest  5 minutes. Roll the dough into 12” circle on a floured surface. Place the dough on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Crimp edges of the dough with your fingers to form a rim. Cover and let rise for 10 minutes.  Spread pizza sauce over crust. Sprinkle cheese over sauce. Spread desired toppings over cheese. Sprinkle edges with garlic salt for added taste. Bake on bottom rack at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

For Breadsticks: Roll into breadsticks, place on greased cookie sheet. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt, parmesan cheese, & Italian seasoning. Bake on middle rack at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

Pizza Sauce

4 - 8 oz. cans tomato sauce

1 ½ t. chili powder

1 ½ t. garlic salt

2 T. parmesan cheese

1 T. Italian Seasoning

Sprinkle of crushed red peppers

Mix all together.