Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough

By dawnu1

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp lukewarm water (105-115°F)
• 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup bread flour, plus additional for dusting
• 2 Tbsp yellow cornmeal

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 80mins
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir water, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl; let stand until the yeast has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in whole-wheat flour, bread flour and cornmeal until the dough begins to come together.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, mix the dough in a food processor. Process until it forms a ball, then process for 1 minute to knead.)
3. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Make ahead tip: Prepare through Step 3, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Or tightly wrap unrisen dough in oiled plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost the dough in the refrigerator overnight. Let refrigerated (or previously frozen) dough stand at room temperature for 1 hour before using.