Ingredients

Whole-grain pizza dough:

1. 1. 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
   2. 3/4 cup warm water
   3. 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
   4. 2 tablespoons barley flour
   5. 2 teaspoons gluten
   6. 1 tablespoon oats
   7. 1 tablespoon olive oil

Toppings:

1. 2 1/2 cups chopped spinach
2. 2 1/2 cups sliced tomatoes
3. 1/4 cup chopped basil
4. 1 tablespoon minced oregano
5. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
6. 1 teaspoon black pepper
7. 2 ounces fresh mozzarella

Directions

To make dough, dissolve yeast in warm water, let sit 5 minutes. Mix dry ingredients together. Add oil and water-yeast mixture. Knead for 10-15 minutes for best texture. An electric mixer is helpful, but not necessary.

Let dough rise in refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 450 F. Roll out dough ball on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Place dough on baking sheet or pizza peel. Top with spinach, tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, black pepper and mozzarella. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese melts and crust is crisp.

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