S'kat's Hearty Whole Wheat Crust

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 package yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Recipe

• 1 stir yeast and sugar into warm water and let proof until foamy.
• 2 mix flours and salt in separate bowl.
• 3 create a well in the center: add yeast mixture and mix until dough begins pulling away from side of bowl.
• 4 add oil.
• 5 if dough sticks to side of bowl, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until dough leaves side of bowl but is still soft.
• 6 place dough in oiled bowl, turning once to coat.
• 7 cover and let rest in warm, draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• 8 remove from bowl and punch down.
• 9 mix together the olive oil, garlic, parmesan and herbs.
• 10 using your hands, work this into the dough.
• 11 cover and let rise until doubled in size again.
• 12 when ready, remove from bowl and shape crust.
• 13 add desired toppings, and bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for about 20 minutes.