Making your own whole wheat pizza dough is a great way to satisfy those pizza cravings in a healthier way. This dough has a crisp crust and incorporates the flavors of yeast and whole wheat, offering a nutritious alternative to traditional pizza dough. The best part is it’s quick and easy to make, allowing you to enjoy homemade pizza whenever the craving strikes.

This whole wheat pizza dough recipe can be prepared from scratch using simple ingredients. Unlike traditional dough, this recipe doesn’t require any rising time, making it an instant option ready to use as soon as it’s made. It’s also low effort and doesn’t break the bank.

To make whole wheat pizza dough, mix yeast, honey, and oil in warm water to activate the yeast. Combine flour, Parmesan, and salt in a food processor, then add the water mixture and process until a ball forms. Knead the dough until smooth and you’re ready to go. 

Read on for the full recipe and instructions starting with the ingredients.

Ingredients For Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

• 1 cup Water (heated to 110^o)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
• 2 3/4 cups White Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Toppings

• 1 cup Pizza Sauce
• 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
• Additional Toppings (as desired)

Once you have all the ingredients ready, let’s see how long it will take to make this dough.

How Much Time Will It Take To Make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough?

A quick 30 minutes is all it takes to prepare this dough. Don your apron and let’s get started.

Steps To Make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

1. Preheat the oven to 500^oF for baking preparation.
2. In a small bowl, combine water, honey, oil, and yeast. Let the yeast activate for about 5 minutes.
3. In a food processor, mix flour, Parmesan, and salt, then gradually add the water mixture and process until a ball forms.
4. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
5. Divide the dough into 2 parts and roll each thinly with a rolling pin to your desired thickness.
6. Place the dough on a baking sheet, brush the edges with olive oil, add sauce, cheese, and desired toppings.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

Your homemade whole wheat pizza dough is ready to be served in less than an hour. Check out the nutrition facts of this recipe below.

Nutritional Breakdown Of Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Here’s the nutritional breakdown of this recipe.

How To Make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough At Home | Video

For your convenience, a video has been included for reference. If you need clarification on any step of the recipe, feel free to watch the video below.

That’s all there is to it! Enjoy your freshly made whole wheat pizza and feel free to share your feedback or questions in the comments. I’m here to assist. Happy cooking!