Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe

Lately I've been trying to eat healthier and to my husband's chagrin I have been experimenting with adding whole wheat flower to my baked goods.  Whole wheat waffles did not pass the test, but this whole wheat pizza crust is one of his favorites.  To add whole wheat appropriately you can't just substitute it for all the white flour you should probably start with replacing just 1/2 cup to 1 cup of the flour at a time for whole wheat flour. 

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon of Yeast
1 Cup of warm water
2 Tablespoons of veggie oil
1 teaspoon of sugar or honey
Dash of Salt
1 1/2 Cups of Flour (up to 1/2 cup more)
1 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour
Corn Meal
Toppings (Fresh tomatoes, pesto, onion, green pepper, chicken, cheese, garlic, etc)

Directions: 
1.  In a large bowl dissolve yeast in water.  Add in oil, sugar, salt, and 1 1/2 cups of white flour.  Mix until smooth.  Add in whole wheat flour and extra flour until the dough isn't very sticky.
2.  Dump dough on floured counter and turn/knead into a ball.  Cover and Let rest 10 minutes.
3. Roll dough out on floured surface.  I usually make 2 really thin crusts about 10x12 inches.  Once rolled out place on cookie sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. 
4.  Bake at 425 degrees for ten minutes. 
5.  Take pizza out and top, place back in oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese and toppings are adequately gooey. 

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