| 1. In a small bowl add dry active yeast, honey & ¼ cup warm water. Keep temperature between 105-110°F. Water that is too hot can kill the yeast.
2. Stir and set aside to activate yeast for 10 minutes.
3. In a stand mixer combine all flours, (you can just use all purpose flour or any other combination of flours so long as you have 3 cups of flour.) salt, activated yeast and about ½ cup of reserved 1 cup warm water.
4. You can also mix and knead the dough by hand alternatively.
5. Attach the dough hook and mix the dough on the lowest setting.
6. Gradually add water until the flour mixture is hydrated and begins to pull away from the sides of the mixing bowl.
7. Increase the speed to 2 and continue to knead the dough for another 5 minutes.
8. Refer to instructional video below.
9. Lightly coat a medium sized bowl including the bottom and sides with extra virgin olive oil.
10. Lightly oil the pizza, place in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel.
11. Place in a warm area on the counter or microwave and let rise ideally for at least 5 to 6 hours to develop the best flavors possible.
12. You can bake the dough when it doubles in size which is typically about 45 minutes to one hour, but it may not be as flavorful.
13. Preheat the oven and pizza stone on the middle oven rack to 500°F for at least one hour prior to baking your pizza.
14. Stretch your pizza dough out with your hands or a rolling pin.
15. Add your favorite sauce and toppings.
16. You can get the recipe for my favorite homemade pizza sauce here.
17. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
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