A few years ago my family and I decided to upgrade our nutrition and make it a bit healthier by eating whole grain, less sugar and more vegetables. Now, as a junk food lover it seemed like a bad idea at the time but I was able to find a way out, I saw the light! I came up with a recipe to whole wheat pizza and ever since, this is our favorite pizza.
Whole Wheat Homemade Pizza
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This whole wheat pizza features a thick, soft crust and is topped with a flavorful homemade sauce, making it a healthier twist on your favorite fast food.
Ingredients
- 500 grams whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp dry yeast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups warm water
- Oregano, dry basil (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (400 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Your choice of toppings (e.g., bell peppers, mushrooms, olives)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, sugar, dry yeast, and olive oil. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of warm water and mix. If the dough is too dry, add the remaining 1/2 cup of water as needed. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- For the sauce, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to fit your pizza pan.
- Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and add your choice of toppings.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone. You can store leftover pizza in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results. Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference, such as adding pepperoni or fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 15
Interesting observation on how a homemade pizza can shape ones perspective. Thanks for the article and hope to read from you again. Thank you for the info Maya.
My pleasure :)