Pizza Dough

Pictured: pizza dough with pesto.

Original recipe is from family.

Ingredients:

• 3 T sugar
• 2 T yeast
• 3 c very warm water (think cozy bath temp)
• 4 T oil (I use olive oil)
• 5 c white whole wheat, milled (about 6-8 cup wheat flour)
• 1 T salt 

Directions:

1. Stir together yeast, water, and sugar; let it bubble.  Stir in oil and 1 cup flour, let sit 15 minutes.  Mix in salt and remaining flour, kneading when dough gets thick until just slightly sticky, like a sticky note. Cover and let sit in a warm place 1 hour (for more tips on the bread-making portion, look here).
2. Preheat oven to 475.  Grease three pizza pans or cookie sheets. Divide in thirds and roll dough thin, then pat into place on baking trays. Alternatively, divide into smaller portions, grease more pans, and make personal pizzas for a fun family night.
3. Scatter on toppings.  Bake 10-14 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.