INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the yeast with sugar and water in a large mixing bowl and set
aside until bubbles rise to the surface, about 5 mins. Whirl the oats
in a blender or food processor until they are the consistency of
coarse flour. When the yeast is thoroughly dissolved and frothy,  about
7-10 mins, add the oat flour, whole wheat flour, oil, salt and  enough
fo the white flour to make a stiff dough.  Turn out onto  lightly
floured surface and knead for 5-7 mins, until smooth and  elastic,
adding the remaining flour as needed. Lightly oil a large  bowl.  Place
the dough in it, turn it once to coat, cover with a damp  towel, and
allow to rise in warm spot for about 30 mins, or until  doubled in
size.  While rising, prepare toppings and grate feta. 4.  For Simple
Basil Tomato Topping.  Mix all ingredients in bowl and set  aside.  Or
for Sauteed Basil Leek Topping.  Heat oil in saucepan, add  leeks and
salt, cover and cook on med-low for 7 mins, stirring now  and then. Add
tomatoes and roasted red peppers, cover and cook for 10  mins, stirring
a few times.  Remove from heat, stir in basil, and set  aside. When
dough has doubled in size, preheat oven to 450F and  prepare a 12"
pizza pan with cooking spray or oil. Punch down dough,  turn out onto
lightly floured work surface, and kned for 1 min. Using  your hands or
rolling pin, stretch dough into large circle. Place  dough on pan and
continue stretching until it covers pan. Using  fingers, make slightly
thicker edge of crust around perimeter of the  pan.  Very lightly spray
or oil the dough and allow it to rise in  warm place for 10 mins.
Evenly spread prepared topping on dough, top  with grated feta, and
bake for 15 mins, until dough is golden and  cheese is melted.  A 10-oz
serving with Simple Basil Topping: 402 calories, 8.1g fat  (18%CFF),
3.7 g  sat.fat, 995    sodium, 19mg chol  A 12.5-oz serving with
Sauteed Basil Leek Topping: 449 calories, 9.4g  fat (19%CFF), 3.9g
sat.fat 899 mg sodium, 19mg chol.  Other recipes from same book that
make good pizza toppings are: Creamy  Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Savory
Onion Marmalade, Chunky Tomato Sauce,  Italian Roasted Vegetables,
Broiled Portabella Mushrooms, Tomato Wine  Sauce, etc...  Contributor:
"Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites" Preparation  Time: 01:50
Posted to Digest eat-lf.v097.n015 by Cathleen <catht@interlog.com> on
Jan 16, 1998

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