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For the dough: Add the first 5 ingredients (yeast through oil) into a large bowl and mix until combined.
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Allow yeast to proof for 5 minutes.
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Next add the all purpose flour and 1 cup of the whole wheat flour in two parts (reserve the remaining whole wheat flour).
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Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface.
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Knead dough for 5 minutes adding the reserved whole wheat flour as needed.
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Dough should not be sticking to your hands or surface.
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If it is, add more flour as needed.
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You should be left with an elastic dough non sticky dough.
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Place dough into a large lightly oiled bowl.
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Sprinkle a little extra oil on top of the dough and spread with your hands, Cover dough with a warm damp towel and let it rest until almost doubled.
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This usually takes 1 1/2 hours.
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Make sure to place dough in a warm area to help it rise.
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Preheat oven to 450 F. If you have 2 pizza stones place them in the oven while it is preheating for a crisper crust.
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After dough has doubled in size, divide it into two balls.
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Place the dough on a lightly oiled cooking sheet and cover again with the warm damp towel.
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Allow dough to sit for 20 minutes.
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Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about a quarter of an inch thick or the size of your pizza peel.
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Transfer dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone and repeat with the other section of dough.
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For the vodka sauce:
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Begin by adding olive oil into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat.
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When oil is hot add garlic and saute over medium heat for one minute.
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Add fire roasted tomatoes, vodka, and red pepper flakes and bring to a to a simmer.
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Cook sauce for 5 minutes to allow the alcohol to dissipate.
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Stir in heavy cream and cook for 1 minute.
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Take off the heat and allow to cool.
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Once it is cooled a bit and is more manageable pour sauce into a food processor and pulse until you have a nice smooth sauce.
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Sauce will still be a little chunky but this is good.
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Ladle and spread about one cup of sauce over each pizza leaving about 1 inch around the edges for the crust.
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Top with sliced mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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Sprinkle pizza with fresh basil and enjoy!
