Pizza Dough

Prep: 20-50 Minutes
Makes 2 Pizza Crusts

Ingredients:

2 3/4 to 3 1/4 Whole Wheat or All Purpose Flour (You can also do some of both)
1 Tablespoon Instant Dry Yeast
1 Cup Warm Water (120 to 130 Degrees F)
2 Tablespoons Cooking or Olive Oil
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of the flour, the yeast, and salt; add warm water and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can  (or use the dough hook on a Kitchen Aid Mixer... much easier!)

2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface (or again use the Kitchen Aid). Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic. (6-8 minutes total). Divide dough in half. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes.

3. Roll out to desired thickness and top with whatever you want! Bake 12 minutes at 425 Degrees F for thin crust.

Note: The actual recipe says to cook the dough before topping it, but I always just throw all the toppings, sauce, and cheese on and then cook it for 12 minutes and it comes out great.