Delicious and filling, you’ll love this simple Whole Wheat Pizza Dough recipe! Easily made in a stand mixer, food processor, or by hand, this homemade vegan pizza dough is fool-proof and sure to become a family favorite.
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Making your own 100% whole wheat pizza dough is much easier than you think. This recipe produces a delicious and perfect dough – crusty on the bottom and soft on top.
If you have been scared of yeasted pizza dough in the past, have no fear! I believe in you and you’re going to totally ace this!
And before you know it, pretty soon you’re going to be whipping up other yeasted doughs like Corn Pizza, Air Fryer Calzones, Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, and Homemade Pretzel Rolls like a freaking boss.
Pair the crust with some Homemade Sugar-Free Pizza Sauce, Whole30 Pesto, roasted veggies like Air Fryer Roasted Garlic, and some Whole30 Breakfast Sausage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Whole wheat flour makes fantastic pizza dough. By adding 1 tbsp of vital wheat gluten per cup of whole wheat flour, you can make pizza dough that rises and rolls, beautifully.
Yes, whole-wheat pizza tastes delicious. It has a great texture and an almost nutty flavor. It’s a great base for all of your favorite pizzas.
Whole wheat flour contains all parts of the wheat and a lot of fiber. Compared with all-purpose/white flour, whole wheat flour often makes you feel more full/satiated.
Unlike white flour, whole wheat flour often takes longer to digest, which can keep blood sugar from spiking dramatically.
Yes! Pizza dough is very simple to freeze and is for great meal prep.
This recipe makes enough dough for two 12-inch (medium) pizzas. If you only want to make one, you can freeze the extras for later. Wrap the ball in parchment paper and then transfer to a freezer bag (I use these reusable silicone bags).Â
Even better, if you have an extra pizza pan, you can fully make another pizza and then freeze it unbaked. I allow it to freeze completely and then wrap in foil. Store for up to three months.
To use: all the dough to fully defrost, making sure it sits at room temperature for at least an hour.
You can refrigerate unbaked dough for up to three days in an air-tight container.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Look for whole wheat pastry flour if possible. It has the softest and finest texture of any whole wheat flour.
- Need to use all-purpose flour? The measurements in the recipe card remain the same but exclude the vital wheat gluten.
- No stand mixer? You can mix by hand or use the dough blade function in a food processor, pulsing until it forms a ball.
- If your kitchen is on the cool side, you can preheat your oven to 200F degrees and then turn it off. Place the bowl in the oven for 20-30 minutes until doubled in size. You can also add a bit of olive oil to an Instant Pot and proof it with a glass lid on the yogurt setting for 10-15 minutes.
- I love the crispy crust you get from using a cast iron pizza pan. You’ll never go back to a normal pan! New to cast iron cookware? You can read all about how to use cast iron here.
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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Delicious and filling, you’ll love this simple whole wheat pizza dough recipe! Easily made in a stand mixer, food processor, or by hand, this homemade vegan pizza dough is fool-proof and sure to become a family favorite.
How to Make Pizza Dough
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in the warm water, add other ingredients, and mix for 2-5 min on low until the dough has cleaned the sides of the bowl.
1 cup warm water, 2 1/4 tsp active dry instant yeast, 2.5-3 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 3 tbsp vital wheat gluten, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1 tbsp olive oil
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Remove the dough and drizzle a bit of olive oil around the edges of the mixing bowl, and coat all sides of the dough with the oil. Â
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Cover with a warm damp kitchen towel, and allow the dough to rise until doubled (time will depend on the temp of your kitchen).
To Bake the Pizza
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Preheat the oven to 425F degrees. Place a pizza stone in the oven while it preheats.
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Sprinkle cornmeal on the hot pan, and spread the dough around with your hands or a rolling pin.
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Cover with your preferred toppings. Bake until the cheese is hot and bubbling (usually 15-20 minutes). Check and rotate at 10 minutes.
- Need to use all-purpose flour? The measurements above remain the same but exclude the vital wheat gluten.
- If your kitchen is on the cool side, you can preheat your oven to 200 degrees F and then turn it off. Place the bowl in the oven for 20-30 minutes until doubled in size. You can also add a bit of olive oil to an Instant Pot and proof it with a glass lid on the yogurt setting for 10-15 minutes.
- You can also mix pizza dough by hand or use the dough blade in a food processor.
Nutrition Facts
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Amount Per Serving (2 slices)
Calories 192
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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