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To prepare the dough:
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Dissolve yeast in warm water.
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Add the wheat flour, tomato juice, half of the chopped chives, rosemary, white pepper, and olive oil; mix well.
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Gradually add all-purpose flour as it works into the dough.
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Once all the flour is mixed in, place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
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Let it rise, preferably in a warm place, for 45-60 minutes.
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Once it has doubled in size, punch down into a pizza pan and spread out to desired shape and thickness.
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Now, to dress it up, top with whatever you prefer.
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Sauce, cheese, and the good stuff!
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In this recipe, I use tomatoes, olives, and the remaining chives.
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Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes at 425 degrees, until cheese is melted and turning golden brown.
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Variations:
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For a Margarita Pizza, omit chives and rosemary, and substitute in chopped basil leaves in the dough.
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Add fresh sliced mozzarella cheese with fresh sliced tomatoes and basil on top.
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For a Mexican Fiesta Pizza, omit the rosemary.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon cumin to the dough.
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Still use the chives!
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Substitute skim Mexican cheese for mozzarella on top, and top with sauteed onions and peppers.
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You cant go wrong with any variation of this delicious, HEALTHY, homemade pizza!
