A Recipe for Bonnie
Pizza Rustica
Dough:
2 packages dry active yeast
2 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups ubleached white flour
2 cups hot water (120-130 degrees F)
6 tablespoons olive oil
Ground rock salt to taste
In a large bowl, combine yeast and 1 cup of each of the flours. Stir in hot water and olive oil. Allow to sit for a few minutes for yeast to dissolve. Stir in additional cup of wheat flour and 1 1/2 cups of the white flour and salt. Knead dough, on surface floured with remaining 1/2 cup white flour , until smooth and elastic. Knead for at least 5 minutes. Cover dough and let rest while you prepare toppings. Then divide dough in half, and roll each section into a large round.
I used a prepared green pesto sauce for the spinach pizza, and a roasted red pepper tomatoe sauce or a red pesto sauce for the other pizza. Put whatever toppings you might enjoy on top of the spread pesto, and brush edges of crust with extra virgin olive oil. Bake at 400 degrees until crust is lightly brown and spinach is wilted (I thinka bout 15-20 minutes, but watch it carefully)
I also took whole garlic cloves, roasted them, then sliced these onto the pizzas. MMmmmmmm

This looks easy enough! Does it make one or two crusts? I have to confess I usually buy the Trader Joe’s whole wheat crust for $1.09. Makes it very quick and easy for just the two of us…
Thank you for your trouble, Jody! It sounds great! Does it serve 13? ;~)