Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
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Ingredients:

• 1 package dry yeast
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (100 - 110 degrees)
• 2 1/2 to 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• Cooking spray

Directions:

Dissolve yeast and sugar i warm water in a large bowl, let stand 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups leveled with a knife. Ad 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oil, and salt to yeast mixture, stirring until well-blended. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes), add enough of remaining flour, 1 tbsp at a time to prevent dough from sticking to hands. Dough will feel tacky.

Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough. Punch dough down, cover and let rest 5 minutes. Divide dough in half, roll each half into a 12 inch circle on a floured surface. Top and bake according to recipe directions. Makes 2/12inch crusts.

Note: This dough may be frozen. Follow directions for kneading dough and shape dough into two balls. Coat balls with cooking spray and place into a zip top plastic bag. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until double in size. Shape as instructed.