Whole Wheat Pizza Dough! This fuss-free crust is made with white whole wheat, which has all the same healthy nutrients as whole wheat, except it’s milder and lighter in color & texture!
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
We eat pizza a lot. In fact, I’m 99.8% sure that we have our favorite pizza delivery on speed dial on our phone.
Yep, I just confirmed it. Alan programed a couple of nearby pizza restaurants on our phone.
Funny thing is, I’m not a big pizza fan. I like it, but not enough to order it as often as we do. Alan on the other hand could eat it several times a week.
There are many evenings I just want to plop myself on the couch, pour myself a glass of wine and call it dinner. That’s when the speed dial comes into play.
Pizza is such an inexpensive meal to make and I feel guilty or wasteful or just plain silly shelling out the $25 with tip when we order out, so I will make pizza at home using Trader Joe’s prepared pizza dough when I remember to buy it.
It’s a quick meal and good in a pinch, plus they sell the whole wheat dough that I prefer, but my family thinks the flavor is too harsh and earthy or “twiggy” tasting.
Economical Pizza Dough Recipe
I found an outstanding solution that’s economical, just as quick as waiting for delivery, and masks that pungent flavor that whole grains can have.
WIN!
Instead of whole wheat flour use white whole wheat flour, which is the same flour that I add in baked goods that you’ll find in this Cherry Almond Mug Cake.
The white whole wheat flour is just as healthy as whole wheat, but it has a milder taste and comes from a lighter colored bran.
In addition, I also use 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.
Lastly, I took advice from King Arthur Flour‘s recipe A Tasty Whole-Grain Pizza Dough and added 2 tablespoons of orange juice to cut the bitter taste that whole wheat flour can have.
Now all that is left to do is pat the dough in an iron skillet or pizza stone, add your toppings and bake at 450 degrees!
Bon appetit!
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Ready made pizza sauce is convenient, but you can easily make your own sauce in minutes!
Check out my homemade pizza sauce recipe! Simple to make and tastes delicious with whole wheat pizza dough.
In addition, pesto is another great sauce to try on pizza.
Pizza Topping Ideas For Whole Wheat Pizza
What are your favorite topping to add to pizza? I love loading up the vegetables and Alan’s favorite is pepperoni.
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
Easy No Rise Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Simple whole wheat pizza dough that can be mixed and baked right away. Place in a skillet or baking stone, top with your favorite ingredients and you have an economical homemade pizza!
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 (1/4 ounce) package of quick-rise yeast
- 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice, lukewarm
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 325Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 533mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 8gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
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Debi
I love making homemade pizza. I have to try this and the sauce recipe.
Sandra Shaffer
You probably have your favorite toppings to add to pizza. I love trying different combinations!
Travel Blogger
Yum! That looks good and I love that you made it in a cast iron pan, they’re one of my favorite cooking pans.
Sandra Shaffer
I made two small pizzas with the dough one with meat and the other just veggies. Both were cooked on cast iron pans! Best pans ever!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
I love pizza when made with fresh dough. I’ve never heard of using oj before. Since oj is cold I’m guessing it’d be ok to warm for a few seconds in the mircowave?
Sandra Shaffer
You can definitely microwave for a few seconds. I just let it sit at room temp while I was gathering the ingredients.
Rosey
We don’t have a pizza stone, so I love the idea of making it in an iron skillet. I have never tried it, but I shall! 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
The pizza cooks perfectly in a cast iron skillet. If you want deep dish, that’s the pan you’ll want to use!
Dawn Mcalexander
I have been looking for a good pizza dough recipe! That pizza look delicious!
Choc Chip Uru
I was thinking about making a pizza, and now I have the dough for it 😀
Yum!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Michele
I was just at Trader Joe’s today-I wish I had read this before I went! Knowing my Mom I’ll be there again next weekend and will pick up these ingredients. I love pizza!
Jessica
My book club was just talking about having a MYO pizza night. This would be perfect for that.
Bam's Kitchen
Thanks so much you have just solved the what’s for dinner question. I love making pizza in iron skillets. So delicious! Sharing as always!
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Bam! Skillet pizza is awesome because I can make two pizzas with one crust recipe. One veggie and the other meaty 🙂
Debi @ Life Currents
Thanks so much for the shout-out on my easy Pizza Sauce! We use it all the time around our house, so much so that I call it the “house pizza sauce” now. Your whole wheat pizza dough sounds awesome! I love that you used OJ for a little sweetness without having to add simple sugar! Can’t wait to try your recipe.
Sandra Shaffer
Debi, your recipe is perfect and I want to jar it in advance so I can have it ready to go at any moment!