Easy Herb Pizza Dough

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 teaspoons yeast
• 2 cups water, warm
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 4 teaspoons safflower oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons herbes de provence (you can buy this, or try Herbes De Provence)
• cornmeal

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450.

2. 2

   Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside in warm place to proof while mixing other ingredients.

3. 3

   Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl and mix well.

4. 4

   Using a wooden spoon, make a well in the center of flour mixture and add oil and yeast.

5. 5

   Stir until soft dough forms, then turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until dough becomes a smooth ball, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Cover dough with a warm towel and allow to rise briefly--about 5-10 minutes, until it's a bit springy.

7. 7

   Cut dough in half and roll each half into shape you need. (I roll these into two 14" crusts).

8. 8

   Sprinkle baking sheets with corn meal and place crusts on sheets.

9. 9

   Bake 5 minutes to set. You can then stick the crusts in the fridge or freezer to use later, or add toppings and bake immediately, 12-15 minutes.