Ingredients

1 envelope dry active yeast 

2 cups warm water 

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting surface 

2 teaspoons coarse salt 

2 cups whole-wheat flour 

1/2 cup toasted wheat germ 

Extra-virgin olive oil, for bowl 

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water in a large bowland let stand, 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups all-purposeflour and salt. Stir in whole-wheatflour and wheat germ, then remaining all-purposeflour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until doughcomes away from bowl but is still sticky.

Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface,and knead, until it’s smooth and elasticand springs back slowly when poked,about 10 minutes.

Place in a lightly oiledbowl, turn to coat. Cover, and let rise in awarm place until it doubles in volume, about2 1/2 hours.

Cut dough into 6 portions.Roll into balls, cover, and let rest 30 minutesbefore stretching for pizza.