I always put making homemade whole-wheat pizza dough in the same category as making your own milk.
From cows you raised.
Same amount of effort, right?
But I was wrong.
So wrong.
Making homemade whole-wheat pizza dough is actually one of the easiest things I’ve ever done in my kitchen. Check these out grid-nigeria .
But even if making pizza dough is easy, what’s the point when pizza that’s already cooked by good people elsewhere is readily available everywhere?
Here’s what converted me: You get to decide what goes into your pizza dough. I like a mix of whole-wheat flour and plain flour (more fiber! more protein!) plus a dash of parmesan cheese (more flavor!) It’s so fresh that there is no need for a single iota of preservatives plus…it’s really fun to make with the kids. spiritofthesea Provides more home made pizza dishes to you.
Just kidding.
Like everything, it’s harder to do with kids BUT they love it.
And the results are fresh, delicious and more nutritious than anything that’ll ever come out of a box. Three of my favorite things.
How to Make Easy Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough
Get the Yeast Bubbling.
Start with yeast plus a dash of sugar, oil and water that’s just warm enough that you’d bathe a kid in. After this combo sits for about 5 minutes, it’ll look puffy and bubbly. That’s the yeast working its magic.
Make the dough.
Next, add flour, cheese and salt. I use the dough hook on my stand mixer but you could pulse with a food processor (about 1 minute) or just mix it with a big sturdy spoon. You want your dough to come together into a big sticky ball.
Knead, knead, knead.
After its turned out on a floured surface, knead it for about 1 minute until it’s less sticky. Press the heel of your palm in, fold, press, fold, press, repeat.
Form your pies.
Cut dough into 2 parts. You’ll have enough for 2 thin-crust pizzas (which are the best and I don’t care what anyone says. The best.) Grease a pan with olive oil and arrange one half of your dough on top. Lightly brush crust with a little more oil.
Yep, that’s Violet’s handprint. #cookingwithkids
Choose your toppings.
Add marinara sauce (I love our Very Veggie Marinara Sauce with tons of veggies built right in!) and top with cheese. This is fresh mozzarella but you could use grated as well.
Cook in a very hot oven.
Bake for 10 minutes at 500 degrees F.
I’ve made a dozen different versions of whole-wheat pizza dough this week and this is my favorite one:
PrintEasy Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough
Makes enough dough for 2 thin crust pizzas or one very deep dish pizza
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
- 1 package fast-acting yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus more for coating pan & crust
- 1 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F, think a nice bath for a child)
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup white flour
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl or standing mixer, combine sugar, oil, water and yeast. After this combo sits for about 5 minutes, it’ll look puffy and bubbly. That’s the yeast working its magic.
- Add flour, cheese and salt. I use the dough hook on my stand mixer but you could plus in a food processor (about 1 minute) or just mix it with a big sturdy spoon. You want your dough to come together into a big sticky ball.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 1 minute until it’s less sticky. Press the heel of your palm in, fold, press, fold, press, repeat.
- Cut dough into 2 parts. You’ll have enough for 2 thin-crust pizzas or 1 very deep dish pizza. Grease a pan with olive oil and arrange your dough on top. Lightly brush crust with a little more olive oil.
- Add marinara sauce and top with cheese plus any other toppings you enjoy.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 500 degrees F.
That’s it. In 6 steps you’ve made your own whole-wheat pizza dough and it’s SO GOOD. Top my new favorite whole-wheat pizza dough with ANY combination of flavors or use it as a starting point for our family’s other favorites:
My recipe, while very similar, is even lazier:
– in a big bowl add 500 g flour ( I use all white or 1/3 whole + 2/3 white)
– sprinkle a generous pinch of baking powder over the flour
– in a big glass or mug – mix 320 ml warm water + 2 teaspoons sugar + 2 teaspoons salt + 1 pack dry yeast, mix, let rest 2 minutes
– pour on the flour
– add 4 spoons olive oil
Mix everything with a fork until it comes together
Knead inside the bowl for 3-5 minutes.
Let rest 1 hour in a warm place, covered.
Love it! I’ll try your version next. Thanks for sharing!
Does this dough not need any resting?
Nope! Just roll, add toppings and bake!
Would this dough freeze well?
Yes! Wrap it in wax or beeswax paper first, then pop it into a storage container for best results. Thaw in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to use it.