Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast

1 teaspoon honey or sugar

1 cup warm water (110 F.)

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

-Dissolve yeast and honey in 1/4 cup of warm water.Set aside. -In mixer with a dough hook, combine flour,salt,oil,yeast mixture,and remaining 3/4 cup of warm water.Mix on low speed until dough forms a cluster around hook. -Turn dough out on clean surface and knead 2 or 3 minutes until smooth and firm. Cover with damp towel and let rise about 30 minutes. -Divide the dough into 4 balls and work each by pulling sides down and tucking under the ball 4 or 5 times. Then roll on a smooth surface with the palm of your hand until smooth and firm.Cover again with damp towel and let rest 20 minutes. -Preheat pizza stone in oven at 500 F. -Dip each dough ball into flour,shake off excess,and stretch into 8 inch circle by pressing down on center and working your way out.Brush lightly with the oil, add desired toppings and transfer to pizza stone with a lightly floured baker’s peel. Bake 10 minutes at 500 F.