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Whole Wheat Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 pizzas
Calories 250
This whole wheat Neapolitan pizza dough offers a hearty, flavorful base for your favorite toppings, resulting in a delicious homemade pizza.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 1/4 cups water (70°F or 21°C)
  • 4 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 5 3/4 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast

Toppings

  • pizza sauce (for serving)
  • fresh mozzarella (for serving)
  • fresh basil (for serving)
  • extra virgin olive oil (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Mix water and salt until combined. Add to stand mixer with bread flour and mix on medium until loose dough forms.
  • Add whole wheat flour and yeast, then knead for 7 minutes. Test dough stretchability; continue kneading if needed.
  • Shape into a ball, place in oiled bowl, cover, and rest for 1 hour.
  • Divide into five 280g portions, shape into balls, and store in greased containers, covered, in fridge for 48 hours.
  • Bring dough to room temperature, preheat oven with pizza stone to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes. Stretch dough to 13-inch circle.
  • Top with sauce, bake on pizza stone for 10–14 minutes until golden. Add mozzarella, basil, and olive oil while hot.

Notes

Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispy crust. Resting the dough enhances flavor development.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Neapolitan
Keyword: bread flour, Pizza, Whole Wheat