Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Recipe
Homemade pizza with a nutritional boost, thanks to the whole wheat flour in this crust. With this easy to make recipe, pizza night might become a weekly habit.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1-1/2 cup water warmed to 110-115°F
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour Or while whole wheat
Instructions
- In your stand mixer bowl, mix honey and the warm water. Sprinkle yeast over mixture and let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the olive oil and salt.
- Add half the flour and mix on low speed using the dough hook. Add the remaining flour. Continue on low speed until well mixed.
- On medium-low speed, (speed 2 on your KitchenAid) continue mixing until dough is well kneaded. It should form a ball and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Place dough in a well-oiled bowl and allow to rise for about an hour, until doubled in size.
- Tip dough onto floured mat or counter. Divide in two for thin crust. Leave as a single for thick crust.
- Form each into a ball, flatten slightly. Cover and let rest for about 45 minutes, until doubled again.
- Preheat oven to 425°f. Oil your baking pans.
- Roll each into a large circle. Stretch with your hands to the size needed for your baking pan.
- Place on the oiled pan. Top with sauce and your favorite toppings. Finish with cheese.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (thick crust requires the longer time) until bottom of crust is golden brown and cheese melts.