Oatmeal Pizza Crust

This is from The Best Kept Secrets of Healthy Cooking by Sandra Woodruff.


1 1/4 C. bread flour
3/4 C. rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp. rapid rising yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
2 C. plus 2 Tbsp. water

1. Pour water into a small saucepan. Heat to approx. 125 degrees.
2. Meanwhile, combine 3/4 C. bread flour and all other ingredients in a bowl. Add water. Continue adding flour, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until a soft dough is formed.
3. Turn dough out onto a smooth, lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, incorporating small amounts of remaining flour as needed to form a smooth, satiny ball.
4. Coat a large, clean bowl in nonstick cooking spray. Place ball of dough in bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let stand in a warm place. Stand for approximately 35 minutes or until double in size.
5. Punch dough down and turn out onto lightly floured surface. Dough is now ready to use as needed.