Recipes : Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Makes enough for 4 pizzas

Ingredients :

1 packet yeast

1/4 cup warm water

1 tablespoon honey

3-3/4 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup cool water

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Pinch salt

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add the honey and leave until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Put the flour in a food processor with the stainless-steel blade. In a measuring cup, combine the cool water, olive oil and salt. With the motor running, pour in the water-oil and yeast mixtures. Process until a dough ball forms.

Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise at room temperature until doubled. Punch down, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 1 minute.

Tips : Divide into 4 portions and, on the floured surface, roll into tight balls. Place on a lightly oiled tray, cover with a damp towel, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.