Ultimate Pizza Dough

2 tsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

1 tsp salt

3 cups whole wheat flour

1 to 2 Tbsp virgin olive oil

In the bowl of a food processor or electric mixer, dissolve the yeast in the water and let stand for 5 minutes. Add the salt, flour, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix until the dough forms a ball’ if using a mixer, gradually add flour ½ cup at a time (if the mixture is hard to work add extra oil). Turn the dough out onto a surface dusted with flour or cornmeal and knead briefly until smooth. Lightly oil a medium-size mixing bowl and turn the dough in the bowl to coat. Cover with a damp dish towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size. Punch down the dough and place it on a surface dusted with flour or cornmeal. Flatten it into a disk and divide it into four or eight equal portions with a knife or spatula. Roll out each portion, gently stretching it with your hands and set on a cookie sheet. Makes 4 12 inch crusts or 8 individual ones. Top the dough with your favorite toppings and cook at 450 degrees for 10-15 min, until cheese melts and crust is golden brown.