Pizza Dough

2 1/2 cups bread flour (can substitute up to 1 cup whole wheat flour)
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup water
1 tsp yeast

1. After cycle finishes (45 minutes), knead dough on a lightly floured surface until it becomes elastic and springs back when touched.
2. Let rest for 10 minutes.
3. Shape into a flat circle and place on a baking tray. Prick with a fork
4. Let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
5. Add sauce, toppings, and cheese.
6. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

Source: Ingredients from Melissa, instructions from my bread machine manual.

Garlic Pizza Crust

From allrecipes.com

2 cups bread flour (or 1 cup bread flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
6 fluid ounces lukewarm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1.Place the ingredients into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Close the lid, select the Dough cycle, and press Start.
2.When the machine signals the end of the cycle, remove the dough and knead into a tight ball on a lightly floured surface. Let rest for about 15 minutes.
3.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Stretch the dough out to fit your desired pizza pan. Let rise for about 20 minutes for a thicker crust.
4.Top with sauce, cheese and desired pizza toppings. Bake for 10 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust is lightly browned on the bottom when you lift up to take a peek.

Barbeque Chicken Pizza

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1/4 cup barbeque sauce, divided
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 (16 ounce) package pre-baked pizza crust
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breast in the skillet, and top with 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce. Cook 10 minutes, turn, and top with 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce. Continue cooking 10 minutes, until juices run clear. Cool slightly, and cut into chunks.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3. In a small bowl, mix the remaining barbeque sauce and marinara sauce. Spread evenly over the pizza crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Arrange cooked chicken chunks and red onion slices over the top.
4. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and let sit 10 minutes before slicing.

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)

From www.recipezaar.com

1 3/8 cups whole wheat flour (3/8 cup = 6 Tbsp)
3/4 cup bread flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Place ingredients in bread pan fitted with kneading paddle. Select Dough/Pizza Dough cycle. When completed, deflate dough and use to make your favorite pizza.

Try #1 - March 6, 2010
Placed ingredients in order listed in my bread maker manual - dry first, then wet, then yeast into yeast dispenser. Decided not to add Italian seasoning this time.

Dough came out great! Needed hardly any extra flour to roll it out. Turned out a funny shape, but baked and rose well. I didn't prebake the crust, and it turned out fine. I did it on 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. Next time I think I will try adding the seasoning, to give the crust a little more flavor. A fairly thin crust (but not super thin), just the way we like it.

Try #2 - March 19, 2010
Added the Italian seasoning this time - definitely an improvement.