You may use whole wheat flour, but it's more difficult to work with, often resulting in a tougher, denser dough. Beginners may want to use no more than 1/4-1/3 whole wheat mixed with white flour.

2torial #0473: Learn2 Make Pizza Dough (Continued) Let it rise Coat the inside of the large mixing bowl with olive oil.   Place the well-kneaded dough into the bowl, then turn it over so that the dough is completely coated with oil.   Cover the top of the bowl with plastic wrap and set it to rise in a draft-free spot ). You may cover the bowl with a large towel for extra insulation, if desired.   Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size. The rising process takes from 1-2 hours. At this point, a finger poked into the dough should leave an impression. Finally, a mark!Step 5