Focaccia Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Place 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (105 to 115 degrees) in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
2. 2
   Sprinkle yeast over it.
3. 3
   Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir oil, salt and sugar into yeast mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in all-purpose and whole-wheat flour until a soft dough forms (you may need to add more all-purpose flour).
6. 6
   Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
7. 7
   Knead until it is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes, or knead in a stand mixer with a dough hook attached for about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   If using a stand mixer, finish dough by hand, on a floured surface, for 1 minute.
9. 9
   Add more all-purpose flour if dough feels very sticky (you want damp but not unworkable dough).
10. 10
    Oil a large bowl.
11. 11
    Place dough in bowl and turn to coat it lightly with oil.
12. 12
    Cover bowl with a dish towel.
13. 13
    Leave in a warm place until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
14. 14
    Divide dough into 3 equal-size balls.
15. 15
    Tightly wrap in plastic any you are not planning to use right away and freeze.
16. 16
    Transfer remaining balls to a baking sheet and cover loosely with a towel.
17. 17
    Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.