Pizza Dough

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

• 1 tablespoon white sugar

• 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

• 5 1/2 cups bread flour (or all purpose flour + gluten. Gluten packaging will have instructions and proportions)

Makes three pizza crusts. Can be frozen for later use.

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let sit until creamy; about 10

minutes.

Stir the olive oil, whole wheat flour, salt and 4 cups of the bread flour into the yeast mixture. Mix in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume; about 1 hour.

Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into three equal pieces and form into rounds. Cover the rounds and let them rest for about 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into the desired shape, cover it with your favorite toppings and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for about 20 minutes or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.