Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

1 tsp white sugar or honey

1 1/2 c. warm water

1 Tbsp. yeast

1 tsp. white sugar or honey

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

3 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

1 or 2 tsp of Italian seasonings and garlic powder for flavor (optional)

In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.  

Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.  

When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. Top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.  Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.

Apple Muffins

3 cups whole wheat flour (all-purpose is what the original recipe called for)

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1-1/2 cup milk

4 eggs

2/3 cup honey (brown sugar is what the original called for)

1/2 cup Canola oil

2 tsp vanilla

3 cups All Bran

2 cups shredded tart apples

1 cup nuts

1 cups raisins

* Combine wet and dry ingredients separately

* Mix together just until moistened

* Fill muffin cups 3/4 full

* Bake at 350 for 18-22 min

Cheesecake Brownies

1 fudge brownie mix
2 (3 oz) pkgs. cream cheese softened
6 TBSP butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 TBSP all purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 can (16oz) chocolate frosting

*Prepare brownie mix as normal, spread two cups into a 9X13 greased pan
*In a small bowl beat the cream cheese, butter, sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth; add eggs beat on low until just combined.
*Spread evenly over brownie batter
*Top with remaining brownie batter
*Cut through batter with a knife to swirl
*Bake at 350 for 28-30 min.
*Cool completely on wire rack
*Spread frosting over brownies

Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread

3 cups whole wheat flour
2 t. cinnamon (or more)
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. sea salt
1/2 t. nutmeg (or less)
1/2 t. baking powder
1 cup honey
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup melted butter (I use 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup applesauce)
2 eggs
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, sea salt, nutmeg and baking powder.  Stir in honey, zucchini, eggs and melted butter. Mix ingredients until dry ingredients are moistened.  Pour into two well buttered loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.  For Muffins Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
(From Deja T.)

Fluffy Whole Wheat Buscuits

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup milk
(I used only whole wheat)

Directions
*Combine dry ingredients
*Cut in butter well
*Stir in milk just until moistened.
*Knead gently 8 to 10 times, roll and cut, or just make drop buscuits
*Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Dry Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 TBSP cinnamon (you can use less or more, I love cinnamon)
1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup oil (canola or olive) (I use half and oil half applesauce)
1 TBSP molasses
1 egg (beat with 1 TBSP water)
1 tsp vanilla

Yummy Ingredients
raisins, walnuts, coconut (all optional)

1. Mix the dry and wet ingredients seperatly (when measuring the honey spray the cup with baking spray first and the honey won't stick)
2. Mix wet and dry ingredients together if the mix is too wet add a touch of flour, if dough isn't holding together add an egg white
3. Mix the yummy ingredients in to!
4. Cool the mix in the fridge for 20 min.
5. Preheat oven to 335
6. Can press down with fork for more even cooking, and can line the pan with parchment paper
7. Bake for 15-20 min

Whole Wheat Crepes

3 eggs

2/3 cup milk

2 TBSP butter

1/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup whole wheat flour

1. Beat butter, eggs, milk, and salt until well combined
2. Add flour, beat until well combined
3. cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand at least one hour, room temp or refrigerated. This helps the flour swell making a softer dough. I just make the dough first and let it sit while I prepare everything else.
4. Brush butter onto a skillet, set on moderate heat until a drop of batter sizzles (30 sec)
5. Stir batter well, pour a little (few TBSPs) of batter into the skillet and quickly tip the pan back and forth so the batter coats the bottom of the pan
6. cook until the edges are golden (about 1 min)
7. flip and cook a few seconds longer
**We love to fill our crepes with vanilla yogurt, lots of berries and nuts. I'm sure the cream cheese lovers can come up with a filling too :)