Pizza Dough

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• 1.3 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1-2 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 cups bread flour

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let sit until creamy; about 10 minutes.
2. Stir the olive oil and salt.
3. Stir in the whole wheat flour and 2.5 cups of normal flour into the yeast mixture (so, the first 4.5 cups). Mix in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time (thus, three times), stirring well after each addition.
4. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
5. 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. Let it stay longer for fluffier dough.
6. 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 425-450^o F.
7. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into the desired shape, cover it with your favorite toppings and bake for 10-20 minutes or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.