Description

This Homemade Pizza Dough recipe creates a soft, elastic dough perfect for making fresh, delicious pizza at home. Using a combination of white whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour, the dough is enriched with olive oil and honey, ensuring a flavorful and tender crust. The dough rises to light perfection and can be topped with your favorite ingredients for a tasty, customized pizza experience.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 ½ cups warm water (105-110 degrees F)
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons olive oil

Dry Ingredients

1 envelope rapid rise yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 ¼ cups white whole wheat flour
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

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Instructions

Activate Yeast: Combine warm water, yeast, honey, and salt in a small bowl. Let it stand for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
Mix Dough Base: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix the white whole wheat flour, olive oil, and the yeast mixture at medium speed until combined.
Add Flour Gradually: Slowly add the all-purpose flour, half a cup at a time, mixing to form a soft and smooth ball of dough. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky when touched. Increase mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 5 minutes to develop gluten.
First Rise: Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray. Place the dough inside, turning it to coat with oil. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let it stand at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size.

Notes

Make sure the water temperature is between 105-110°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
If you don’t have an electric mixer, you can mix and knead the dough by hand for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Use more flour if the dough is too sticky, but avoid adding too much to keep the dough tender.
After the first rise, punch down the dough and shape as desired for pizza crust.
For a stronger crust flavor, let the dough rest in the fridge overnight.