Posted on 2nd Sep 2010 @ 11:35 PM

Pizza frequents taste buds at LOCAL420 so often it has earned honorary ranks as one of our all-time, any-time favorites.  Recently while on the road I experienced less than par pizza on more than one occasion and was on the rebound for some serious slices.  The solution was clear, AGENT SKUNK and I decided to to put our skills to the test and bake up a pie to rival our local pizzerias. 

First things first, you always gotta be TOASTED, always.  This concludes our preparation stage! On to STEP 2.  

Secondly, pizzas are a lot like plants, think about it.  When singing to either make sure its a tune that turns you on.  Get those juices flowing, only good will come from them I swear.

Essential final touches include glazing the crust.  AGENT SKUNK always glazes to perfection with her gal pal Miss Olive Oil.  P.S. Popeye we only carry hippi-spinach.  

Remember, no matter where you cook, always be sure to follow the advice of Leo Latraverse "adjust the heat on the oven for high elevation cooking". 

DOUGH RECIPE & DIRECTIONS: whole-wheat pizza dough

• TWO 1-Pound Balls / Prep time: 20 MIN / Total Time: 20 MIN + Rising

With one batch of dough, you have enough to make two large pizza shells or eight individual ones.

• 1 1/2 cups warm (115 degrees) water
• 2 packets (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast 
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for bowl
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for kneading
• 2 cups whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)

1. Place water in a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.  Brush another large bowl with oil.
2. In bowl with yeast, whisk sugar, oil and salt.  Stir in flours with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.  Transfer to oiled bowl; brush top of dough with oil.  Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface.  With floured hands, knead until smooth, about 15 seconds; divide into two balls.