Homemade Pizza Dough

Step 1: N a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup warm water, sugar, and yeast.

Step 2: In a glass, mix 3/4 cup warm water, olive oil, and cider vinegar.

Step 3: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, and salt. Create a well and add yeast mix, set aside and allow the yeast to foam.

Step 4: Using a wooden spoon, stir, bringing in flour from the edges, until a soft, shaggy dough forms. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons more water, if needed.

Step 5: On a lightly floured surface, knead dough — using the heel of your hand, stretch dough away from your body, then fold it back onto itself — until supple, about 10 minutes.

Step 6: Form dough into a ball, lightly oil, and place in an oiled bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 7: Using a knife, divide dough in half. Pat 1 half into a disc. Using a rolling pin, flatten disc into a 1/4-inch to 12-inch thickness 12-inch circle. Repeat or refrigerate remaining dough up to 1 day.

Step 8: Continue as desired.