Spelt Pizza Dough

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Top this spelt pizza dough with your favorite pizza toppings. Spelt is an ancient grain that's related to modern wheat, but it's actually an entirely different species. From what I hear, it's easier to digest, higher in protein and fiber, and to me at least, it has a much better flavor and texture than other whole wheat flours.

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spelt pizza dough cooked with toppings
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 cups sprouted spelt flour, or as needed, divided

  • 1 cup warm water (100 to 105 degrees F/38 to 41 degrees C)

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling the bowl

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Whisk 1 cup flour, water, honey, and yeast together in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and mixture is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

  2. Stir remaining 2 cups flour, olive oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Beat in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, adding more flour as necessary, until a soft and tacky dough forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Place dough into an oiled mixing bowl, cover the bowl with a plate, and let rise until doubled in volume, 90 minutes.

  3. Punch dough down and transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Divide into four equal balls. Cover each ball and let rest until dough rises slightly, 30 to 45 minutes.

    baked spelt pizza crust with toppings

    John Mitzewich

Chef's Note

To use: Roll dough out to desired thickness, top with desired sauce and toppings, then cook as directed in your pizza recipe.

65 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

347 Calories
5g Fat
67g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 486mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 13g 25%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 38mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.