Even with no one to cook for, I make amazing dinners

Homemade Pizza, AKA distracting myself from my husband's deployment. This is ABSOUTELY delicious and very simple.

Ingredients for the Whole Wheat Crust

·         1/2 teaspoon molasses

·         3/4 cup warm water

·         1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

·         1/2 teaspoon salt

·         1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour, plus extra for rolling and kneading

·         Nonstick olive oil spray

·         1 tablespoon cornmeal

Preparation

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

Stir the salt into the yeast mixture. Then stir in the flour until the dough starts to come together. Turn the dough out onto a work surface that has been sprinkled lightly with flour. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place the dough in a large bowl that has been sprayed with olive oil spray; cover it loosely with a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough sit in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Gently punch the dough down. Spray a 7x11-inch baking sheet with olive oil spray, and then sprinkle it with the cornmeal. Using your fingertips spread the dough out to completely cover the baking sheet. Spray the surface of the dough lightly with olive oil spray. Cover it lightly with plastic wrap, and let it sit in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake until the crust is golden brown, crunchy, and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Turn on broiler.

Top with your favorite toppings and sauce, pop under the broiler until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. Remove and serve!

e whole wheat pizza crust, topped with pesto, grilled chicken, tomatoes, garlic, and green olives. ABSOL