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Whole wheat pizza dough baked into a homemade pizza with golden crust, melted cheese, and vegetables.

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough for Homemade Pizza Crust with Yeast

This easy whole wheat pizza dough makes a soft, chewy homemade pizza crust with a lightly crisp exterior and hearty whole-grain flavor. It is a practical base for homemade pizza with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rise Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 346
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cup white flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup warm water (not boiling hot, but warm)
  • 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the white flour, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add the oil and warm water. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for several minutes, until the mixture forms a soft, elastic dough.
  3. Gradually stir in the whole wheat flour by hand. Once fully incorporated, gently knead the dough until it forms a soft ball.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a dish towel and place it in a warm spot to rise for about 10-15 minutes.
Shaping
  1. Roll the dough into two 12-inch circles. If desired, prick the surfaces with a fork to help prevent bubbling.
  2. Transfer the crusts to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Baking
  1. Add toppings and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or bake the crusts on their own and add toppings later.

Notes

When baking the crust with toppings, switch on the broiler for the final few minutes to help create a lightly crisp exterior.