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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

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Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 7/1/24Updated: 7/1/24

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Gourmet pizza at home has never been so easy or tasty! In about 45 minutes, you can make this incredibly easy homemade whole wheat pizza dough from scratch to use tonight or later. You can also use this as calzone dough!

Whole wheat pizza dough rolled out with a rolling pin lying across it. this …


 
Table of Contents
  • Why Make Pizza Dough at Home?
  • Ingredients Needed
  • How to Make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
  • Can I Freeze Pizza Dough?
  • Recipes Using Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
  • FAQs
  • Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Why Make Pizza Dough at Home?

Pizza dough is so easy and cheap to make at home.

With just a few pantry ingredients, you’ll be rolling out your own pizza dough like a pro! The best part is, this recipe is made with nutritious white whole wheat flour.

But unlike many whole wheat pizza dough recipes, it is still light and tasty.

Ingredients Needed

The ingredients in homemade pizza dough are simple. I bet you have most in your pantry already!

Pizza dough ingredients measured and labeled.

The secret to making a light whole wheat dough is using the white whole wheat flour variety, which is now available in most major grocery stores.

Important: If you can’t find that specific kind of flour, use half whole wheat and half unbleached, all-purpose flour instead.

Stock photo of King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour.

How to Make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Many people shy away from making dough at home because they think it is a complicated, all-day affair. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Look how easy this is to make in just 45 minutes.

Proof the Yeast

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let sit until the yeast starts to foam and bubble, 5 to 7 minutes.

Yeast, water, and sugar in a stand mixer.
Yeast that has proofed in a stand mixer bowl.

Make the Dough

Add the olive oil, honey, and salt to the bowl and stir. Using the dough hook, turn the mixer on low and add the flour in 1-cup increments until all is added. Once the dough starts to form, increase the speed to medium. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. Mix for 5 minutes or until the dough is well combined. Scrape down the sides halfway through the mixing time.

Oil added to yeast mixture in a stand mixer bowl.
Flour added to wet ingredients in a stand mixer bowl.

Let Dough Rise

Dust the (clean) counter with flour to use as a work surface. Remove the dough and knead on the counter a few times and then form a ball. Place the dough ball in a well-greased bowl, cover loosely with a towel, and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.

Whole wheat pizza dough rising in a glass bowl with a tea towel over top of it.

Time to Use or Store It

At this point, the dough is ready to use for pizza, calzones, or stromboli pizza or to freeze for later use. If you want to use it later, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 days. See freezing instructions below.

Pizza dough rolled out with a rolling pin.

Can I Freeze Pizza Dough?

Yes! This is one of the best parts about homemade pizza dough. It works well to make ahead of time and then pop in the freezer until you want to roll it out.

TO FREEZE: After assembling your dough and letting it rise, place it in a freezer bag, making sure to squeeze out all excess air before sealing. Alternately, you can divide the dough into smaller dough balls and freeze.

TO PREPARE FROM FROZEN: Thaw the dough in the refrigerator completely. Use within 2-3 days.

Pizza dough ball in a freezer bag.

Recipes Using Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Here are some ideas on how to use that delicious pizza dough you just made. Make sure to make our easy homemade pizza sauce, too!

  1. A custom 16″ pizza – Add pizza sauce, cheese, and any other toppings you want. Cook on a sheet pan at 450°F for 15-18 minutes.
  2. Mini Pizzas – Split the dough into three small portions and make personal pizzas. Cook on a sheet pan at 450°F for 10-20 minutes. (Times will vary depending on how thin you roll the dough and what toppings are on it.)
  3. Stromboli Pizza – A fun twist for your pizza night.
  4. Cheese Calzones – Kids love these!
  5. Pepperoni Calzones – Everyone loves these!
Slice of stromboli pizza dipping in marinara sauce in ramekin.

FAQs

Can I make pizza dough in advance?

Yes, you can make the dough a day in advance and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight. Allow it to come to room temperature before shaping and baking.

What if I don’t have White Whole Wheat Flour?

If you can’t find that specific kind of flour, use half whole wheat and half unbleached, all-purpose flour instead.

How can I make the crust a little crispier?

You can preheat a pizza stone in the oven and bake the pizza directly on it. Another idea is to brush the crust with a little olive oil before baking.

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Ball of pizza dough ready to be rolled out.
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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

An incredibly easy whole wheat pizza dough recipe that only takes 45 minutes from start to finish.

Yield: One 16” pizza crust 1x
Prep: 45 minutesCook: 0 minutesTotal: 45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour and 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour)

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Instructions

  1. Proof the Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let sit until the yeast starts to foam and bubble, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Make the Dough: Add the olive oil, honey, and salt to the bowl and stir. Using the dough hook, turn the mixer on low and add the flour in 1-cup increments until all is added. Once a dough starts to form, increase the speed to medium. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. Mix for 5 minutes or until the dough is well combined. Scrape down the sides halfway through the mixing time.
  3. Let Dough Rise: Dust the (clean) counter with flour to use as a work surface. Remove the dough and knead on the counter a few times and then form a ball. Place the dough ball in a well-greased bowl, cover loosely with a towel, and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place. At this point, the dough is ready to use for pizza, calzones, or stromboli pizza or to freeze for later use. If you want to use it later, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 days.

Notes/Tips

How to Use for Homemade Pizza: If making a large pizza with this dough, bake on a sheet pan in an oven that’s been preheated to 450°F for 15-18 minutes. Baking times and temperatures will depend on the recipe you use with the dough. 

  • If you can’t find that specific kind of flour, use half whole wheat and half unbleached, all-purpose flour instead.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. 
© Author: Polly Conner
Cuisine: American Method: No Cook

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. Julie says

    Posted on 5/19/22 at 8:37 pm

    I’ve tried a handful of pizza dough recipes. Some were whole wheat and some were not but this is the best I have tried. And, I made it with my two preschoolers with a hand mixer dough hook and it still turned out good. Looking forward to making a double batch and freezing in the future.

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    • Rachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 5/20/22 at 9:36 am

      Oh man, we love hearing this feedback…especially that you made it with your littles. Love that so much! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Julie.

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