Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe

This Whole Wheat Pizza Dough recipe is a perfect starter for many delicious pizzas. It is easy to make and uses simple ingredients that you most likely have on hand. It makes a delicious base for your favorite pizza toppings, calzones and so much more. The options are endless for this homemade whole wheat dough recipe.

Why You’ll This Recipe

• It’s a simple homemade pizza dough recipe that is healthier than regular pizza crust so you can feel good about feeding it to your family.
• Homemade pizza is an economical meal.
• Easy meal for a party! Pizza parties are always a hit. Divide the dough into personal-size portions and let your guests pick their favorite toppings.
• The crust has a great flavor and when you pair it with your favorite toppings you have a simple meal that your whole family will love.
• No need to spend extra money by ordering from your favorite pizza joint, when you are making great-tasting pizza at home in a fraction of the time that it takes delivery to arrive.

Is White Whole Wheat Healthy?

You will be glad to know that white whole wheat flour is just as healthy as whole wheat, but it has a milder taste and comes from lighter-colored bran.

Equipment Needed

You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this pizza dough.

• 10-inch cast iron skillet or pizza stone
• large mixing bowl

Ingredients

You only need a few basic ingredients to help you make this homemade pizza dough recipe. One of the best things about this recipe is that you most likely already have these staples on hand in your pantry, so you may not even need to take a trip to the grocery store. I love recipes like that!

• warm water – to activate the yeast you want the water to be from 105°F- 110°F.
• quick-rise yeast – By the time I gather all my toppings the dough begins to expand, but I don’t find it necessary to wait an hour for it to rise.
• white whole wheat flour – White whole wheat flour is just as healthy as whole wheat, but it has a milder taste and comes from lighter-colored bran.
• salt
• sugar
• olive oil
• orange juice – a tip I learned from King Arthur Flour is to add orange juice, which cuts the bitter taste that whole wheat flour can have. Don’t worry, the dough won’t have a citrus flavor.

Pizza Topping Ideas For Whole Wheat Pizza

Pizza sauce – make this easy homemade pizza sauce for an extra delicious pizza. Pesto is another great sauce to try on pizza.

Get creative with your toppings:

• Cooked sausage
• Leftover ham
• Pepperoni
• Shredded chicken
• Sliced bell peppers
• Pineapple
• Mushrooms
• Artichoke hearts
• Onions
• Spinach
• Basil
• Olives
• Extra cheese

How to Make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe

Making this yeast pizza dough recipe is so simple. Just follow the step-by-step instructions below and you will have a delicious pizza in no time at all.

Step 1: Bloom the yeast in water

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water (105°F-110°F)in a medium bowl.

Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients to make a dough

Add flour, salt, sugar, olive oil, and orange juice to the yeast mixture. Combine all the ingredients together until they hold together and with your hands (dusted with flour) form a ball.

Step 3: Divide the dough

This dough is enough to make two 10″ pizzas. Divide dough into two balls.

Step 4: Let the dough rest

Cover the pizza dough with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap, and let sit in the bowl while gathering pizza toppings.

Step 5: Oil your skillet

Lightly grease an iron skillet with olive oil. No oil is necessary if using a baking stone. Gently pat the dough into the prepared iron skillet or stone with your fingers.

Step 6: Add the toppings and bake

Add toppings (pizza sauce, cheese, cooked meats, herbs, or vegetables) and cook at 450°F for 15-20 minutes.

Step 7: Cool slightly before serving

Cool for 5 minutes before slicing the pizza.

What To Serve With This Dish

My family loves to serve fresh and hot pizza like this with a simple dish like this Copycat Panera Greek Salad it’s loaded with lettuce, red onions, peppers, and tangy dressing. You could also serve it with this Cheesy Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread if you want an extra cheesy tough.

Substitutions and Additions

Here are a few ways that you can personalize this great dough recipe.

• For a nice flavor, you can add extra ingredients like garlic, herbs, and spices.
• You can use any type of flour that you prefer, all purpose or bread flour would also work in this simple recipe.
• If you want to use this dough for calzones instead of pizza, roll it out, then fill one size of it with your favorite toppings. Then fold it in half, and crimp it closed before baking until it is golden brown.

How To Store

Store pizza dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. You can also freeze homemade pizza dough for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.

Sandra’s Pro Tips

Here are a few tips to make sure this easy recipe turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.

• Make sure that you pick up quick rise or instant yeast. So, that your dough rises quickly and won’t have a long rise time.
• If you are using a pizza stone, you can dust it with a little bit of cornmeal to prevent your dough from sticking.
• I’ve found that using a rolling pin is the best way to roll out the dough if you are using a baking sheet or pizza stone to cook your pizza.
• You can make this yeasted dough ahead, and allow it to sit in the fridge for up to a few hours if you want to save a little time in the evening. Just place the dough ball in an oiled bowl and cover it with a light towel and store it in the fridge. Take it out and let it warm up a little bit before you roll or press it out.

FAQs

Do you have questions about this whole-wheat pizza dough recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.

Other Delicious Pizza Recipes You May Enjoy

• Low Carb Pizza Dough Recipe – for a keto-friendly pizza you will want to try this grain-free fat-head dough.
• Pull Apart Pizza Bread – great appetizer idea, but hearty enough to be a meal.
• Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza – Fresh sliced apples over a cookie base and drizzled with caramel.