Making a whole wheat pizza dough at home is a simple and easy task, and it is a healthier alternative to the regular pizza base and it packs all the benefits of whole wheat flour. You can make these thin crust whole wheat pizza bases at home in bulk and store them for later. 


The pizza base doesn't need to be round, it can be square, ovals, or even some mini pizzas. Smaller pizza bases can even help in your portion intake. The whole-wheat pizza dough is a lot healthier than the maida pizza base which is devoid of many essential nutrients. So let's see a whole wheat pizza recipe that is both healthy and tasty, and made from the best quality whole wheat flour.


Table of Contents


  • Ingredients needed for whole wheat pizza

  • Recipe For Whole Wheat Pizza Base

  • Recipe For Whole Wheat Pizza

  • Some Tips For Making The Perfect Whole Wheat Pizza

Benefits Of Using Whole Wheat Flour


High intake of refined grains is likely to cause health problems like inflammation and obesity, while whole wheat is a completely different story. Some other benefits of using whole grains over refined grains are listed below: 


  • High in nutrients and fibre

  • Reduces the risk of obesity, stroke and heart disease

  • Supports healthy digestion

  • Reduces the risk of chronic inflammation

  • Good for bones

  • Diabetic friendly

  • Good for skin

Ingredients Needed For Whole Wheat Pizza


  • Whole Wheat Flour

  • Instant Dry Yeast

  • Olive Oil

  • Sugar

  • Salt for taste

  • Pizza Sauce

  • Toppings Of Your Choice

  • Mozzarella Cheese

  • Italian Spices

Recipe For Whole Wheat Pizza Base


  • To prepare a whole wheat pizza base, combine instant dry yeast, a quarter cup of lukewarm water, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl and mix it well. 

  • Put a lid on the top of the bowl and set it aside for ten minutes.

  • Combine the yeast mixture with one and a half cup of whole wheat flour, olive oil and some salt in a deep bowl and knead it into a dough using some water. 

  • Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep it aside for an hour.

  • Knead the dough lightly to remove the air, and divide it into four equal portions. 

  • Roll the dough into a circle with a diameter of about 8 inches and prick each circle evenly using a fork. 

  • Place these circles on a greased baking tray and bake them in a preheated oven at 180-degree celsius for around 10 minutes. 

Recipe For Whole Wheat Pizza


  • Use the freshly baked whole wheat pizza base and apply the pizza sauce to it. 

  • Sprinkle a handful of mozzarella cheese on the pizza sauce. Then sprinkle some toppings of your choices such as mushrooms, olives, corn and onions.

  • Then just sprinkle some more mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza along with some Italian seasoning. 

  • Bake the pizza until the cheese is melted and is golden brown. 

  • Serve the pizza with some mustard and tomato ketchup. 

Some Tips For Making The Perfect Whole Wheat Pizza


  • Oli the crust with some olive and garlic oil for better texture

  • Flatten the crust to the thickness of your preference

  • If you wish to freeze the pizza dough then just spray some non-stick spray over the bases, or you can simply use oil to coat the pizza base. You can freeze the pizza base for up to 3 months.

Conclusion

This recipe might help you make the perfect whole wheat pizza for your family and friends. You can innovate and try different things to make your recipe for whole wheat pizza. Try this recipe of the pizza made from the best quality chakki atta.


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