Pizza Crust

Ingredients
1 cup warm water
1 Tbsp yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups all purpose flour

Directions
Mix first 3 ingredient and allow to sit for 5 minutes to proof
Mix in oil, salt, and 1 cup flour. Stir well
Add last 2 cups of flour and mix. Knead slightly until somewhat elastic
Roll onto 12-15" pizza pan to desired thinness.
Prick with fork
Bake at 450 for 7-8 minutes
Add sauce and toppings
Bake for 7-10 minutes more

Note: Take any excess dough, add garlic powder, spices, and parmesan. Roll into breadsticks and bake for 7-10 minutes.

Crockpot Yogurt

After a few attempts, I think I finally figured it out. Homemade yogurt that is thick and creamy!

Ingredients
1/2 gallon whole milk (NOT ultra-pasteurized)
1 pkg unflavored gelatin
sweetener to taste (I use less than 1/4 cup sugar)
1 individual size plain yogurt with active cultures

Directions
Pour milk into crockpot. Add gelatin and sweetener. Mix gently.
Turn crockpot on low for about 2.5 hours
Turn crockpot off and let sit for about 3 hours
Mix in plain yogurt (you can reserve 1/2 cup of homemade stuff for about 5-7 times before having to use store-bought again).
Turn crockpot on warm for about 10 minutes.
Turn off crockpot and wrap with thick blanket or towel to insulate.
Let sit undisturbed for at least 8 hours (the longer it sits, the more tart it becomes)
- Sometimes I turn the pot on low for five minutes every 2-3 hours if the house is cold to maintain the temp)
Pour/ladle into containers and put into refrigerator.

The yogurt is great mixed with granola or fresh/frozen fruit. It will last 7-10 days in refrigerator. I saved large yogurt containers to use.

Egg free pancakes

Having a son with an egg allergy (fortunately not severe) can be a challenge. I found this recipe on www.recipezaar.com.

Ingredients
2 c flour
4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Heat a griddle or pan on the stove top. The griddle is ready for pancakes when water dropped on the hot griddle rolls and sizzles.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients.
3. Add the milk, water, oil, and vanilla.
4. Mix well, but don't over stir; a few lumps are okay.
5. Drop 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
6. Flip the pancake when bubbles form and begin to pop. Keep the heat medium to medium low; they burn fast.
7. Enjoy!