Wholewheat Cheesy Pizza - homemade too ! Step by Step pics

Today, I must make an exception. And that is to publish a post without any words,although I couldnt do away without an intro. This dish has been my dream ever since I saw various other bloggers make a pizza from scratch. It did take me a while to get the wheels running, but I was glad I tried it.

And I did do it ! And guess what ? More than my kiddo who was mighty pleased with this weekend treat, I did a little jig myself. The pizza came out uber soft, healthy and delicious. I am running down the ingredient list, and the pix are, hopefully, self explanatory.

Goes to Blogging Marathon under "Meal under 30 mins" & Valli’s Mela under the same name. Also to Renuka's Around the world-Italian & Bake Fest by Foodomania, event by Vardhini

 Check out the other marathoners here.

Ingredients:

For the pizza base:

• Wholewheat flour - 2 cups
• Active dry yeast - 1 TBSP
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Sugar - 1 TBSP
• Warm water

Topping:

• olive oil - 2 tsp
• Pizza sauce - 4 TBSP
• Toppings - veggies - as desired + a handful of pitted, chopped green olives.
• Mozzarella cheese grated - 1 cup
• Mixed Herbs : dried  - 1 tsp {I used a combination of oregano,thyme,Chilli flakes and rosemary}
• Fresh basil - a few sprigs

Method - step by step pix as below ! Enjoy, and let me know what you love baking along with your kids !! 

Proof the yeast in warm water, sugar & salt fr 20 mins. once proven, add  flour little by little and make a dough. Rest fr an hour under clingwrap.

Dough risen after 1.5 hours

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a round shape. Trim the edges and prick the base with a toothpick

• Sightly oil the base with olive oil.
• Spread the pizza sauce and start adding the veggie toppings

Toppings done

Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, dried herbs, basil & required salt.
Preheat oven to 180 deg C. line a baking sheet and place the pizza on it once its preheated.

Perfectly baked pizza after baking for 12 - 15 mins at 180 Deg C.