Pizza Base at home – Making pizza from scratch is always fun, and it all starts with a good base. I love preparing this whole wheat pizza base ahead of time – it always turns out soft and perfect. This recipe is a healthier alternative to the store-bought ones as it is made with 100% wheat flour. Learn to make Homemade Pizza Base with the help of step by step pictures.
This recipe is my go-to because it’s simple and comes out perfect every time you try making it and you’ll never go back to buying it from store. You’ll have a fresh, soft pizza base with simple pantry ingredients that tastes so much better than store-bought ones.
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About Pizza Base
Pizza base is the key ingredient for any pizza, and this recipe is made using whole wheat flour, making it a healthier option. It is a half-cooked pizza base, you make your own pizza at home in less than 20 minutes using this base, you just have to spread the sauce, add your favorite toppings and top it with a good amount cheese and enjoy your treat.
Whole Wheat Pizza Base is a healthy alternate to the basic white pizza. I used homemade wheat flour and that gives me double happiness of eating my favorite 100% whole wheat pizza.
This whole wheat pizza base recipe has a nutty flavor and soft texture, the best part is that this base is highly versatile. You can roll it thinner for a crispy crust or slightly thicker if you prefer a soft and fluffy base.
This base recipe is a healthier as it is made with wheat flour alternative to the regular white flour base. It is made using ground wheat flour, has more fiber and nutrients. It’s a perfect recipe for those who want to enjoy pizza guilt-free without compromising on taste.
Pizza Base Ingredients
- Active dry yeast, sugar – Sugar and water helps to activate yeast giving the base an airy texture.
- Warm water – Use lukewarm water to knead and activate yeast. Hot water kills the yeast.
- Wheat flour – This gives the base for a nutty flavor, a healthy alternative for maida.
- Olive oil – Adds softness and flavor to the base.
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Why This Recipe Works
- This recipe uses whole wheat flour, making it healthier option.
- Gives nutty flavor and soft texture with a slight crispy base.
- Can be made ahead and stored.
- Easy to make with minimal and simple pantry ingredients.
- No preservatives – healthy and homemade.
How to make Pizza Base Step by Step
1.In 1/4 cup warm water, add sugar and yeast set aside for 10 minutes. You will see the mixture frothing this ensure that your yeast is active. This test is only for active dry yeast, if you are using instant yeast then skip this step and proceed to step2.
2.In a mixing bowl add the yeast solution and oil, salt whisk it well. Then add wheat flour and mix well. Add remaining 1/4 cup water.
3.Mix well and knead it to form a smooth pliable dough. Keep it in a warm place undisturbed for 2 hours. When u check after 2 hours, the dough would have been raised. Now punch it down incase for any air bubbles. I divided the dough to make 2 small pizzas. Dust flour and roll the dough to a thin base and cut it out with a lid to get perfect circles. Grease a baking tray with little oil. Roll using a chapati roller to a thin base, dust flour when needed. Preheat the oven for 150 degree Celsius for 10 minutes.
4.Prick the base with fork for even cooking and to avoid puffing up. Look at the thickness of the base. My tray is small so I could bake only 2 at a time. Transfer the rolled pizza base to the baking tray. Bake in preheated oven at 150 deg C for 7-9 minutes.
5.The base will leave the sides and it will start moving easily in the tray, If you turn over you can see the texture as shown below, that’s the correct stage do not overbake. Cool down completely and store in zip lock cover and keep it refrigerated.
6.When you want to make pizzas, bring the base to room temperature and proceed making the pizza.
Serve hot! And its pizza time now , now lets dig in.
Expert Tips
- Always check if your yeast is active by proofing it first (for active dry yeast).
- Use fresh wheat flour for a better taste and texture.
- Brush the edges with olive oil before baking, it gives a nice golden color.
- If it’s cold, keep the dough inside the oven (turned off) with the light on to help it rise soon.
- If you are making it even more thin base then you can get 3 pizza bases with this recipe.
- You can even lay aluminum foil or butter paper on the try and then roll the dough on it.
- You can keep the base refrigerated for 2-3 days and use it.
- If you are using instant yeast, just mix it directly with the flour, no need to proof.
- Always preheat the oven before baking, this helps the base to cook evenly.
- Prick the base with a fork before baking it, this stops the dough from puffing up.
- You can roll the dough on butter paper or foil, makes it easier to move to the tray.
- You can make the same base with maida (white flour) too, just adjust water accordingly.
- You can use this base to make mini pizzas or pizza pockets as well.
Serving & Storage
Use the base immediately for making pizzas or store it in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Let it come to room temperature before using.
For longer shelf life, you can freeze them by placing parchment paper between each base. Store them in an airtight container.
FAQS
1. Can I make the dough without olive oil?
Yes, but olive oil adds more flavor. You can replace it with any flavorless oil of your choice and the taste might slightly change.
2. Why is my dough not rising?
This usually happens if the yeast is old or the water was too hot or cold. Always check the yeast’s expiry date and proof it separately before adding it to the mixture.
3. How can I make the base crispier?
You can roll it thinner and bake for a minute or two lesser.
4. Can I make this on a tawa if I don’t have an oven?
Yes, you can cook the base on a preheated tawa on low flame for 3–4 minutes on each side.
5. Can I add herbs or seasonings to the dough?
Absolutely, you can mix in any seasoning like oregano, chili flakes, or garlic powder for an extra flavor to the base.
6. Why is my base turning hard after baking?
This may happen if the dough was too tight or over baked. Make sure the dough is soft and don’t bake beyond 9–10 minutes.
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Pizza Base Recipe | Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Base
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/4 cups wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast I used bakers brand
- 1/4 + 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In 1/4 cup warm water, add sugar and yeast set aside for 10mins. You will see the mixture frothing this ensure that your yeast is active. This test is only for active dry yeast, if you are using instant yeast then skip this step and proceed to next step.
- In a mixing bowl add the yeast solution and oil, salt whisk it well.
- Then add wheat flour and mix well. Add remaining 1/4 cup water.
- Mix well and knead it to form a smooth pliable dough. Keep it in a warm place undisturbed for 2 hrs.
- When u check after 2 hours, the dough would have been raised. Now punch it down incase for any air bubbles.
- I divided the dough to make 2 small pizzas .Dust flour and roll the dough to a thin base and cut it out with a lid to get perfect circles.
- Grease a baking tray with little oil. Roll using a chapathi roller to a thin base, dust flour when needed.
- Preheat the oven for 150 degree Celsius for 10 mins.
- Prick the base with fork for even cooking and to avoid puffing up. Look at the thickness of the base. My tray is small so I could bake only 2 at a time.
- Transfer the rolled pizza base to the baking tray.
- Bake in preheated oven at 150 deg C for 7-9 mins.
- The base will leave the sides and it will start moving easily in the tray, that’s the correct stage do not overbake.
- Cool down completely and store in zip lock cover and keep it refrigerated.
- When you want to make pizzas, bring the base to room temperature and proceed making the pizza.
- Pizza Base ready!
Notes
- Always check if your yeast is active by proofing it first (for active dry yeast).
- Use fresh wheat flour for a better taste and texture.
- Brush the edges with olive oil before baking, it gives a nice golden color.
- If it’s cold, keep the dough inside the oven (turned off) with the light on to help it rise soon.
- If you are making it even more thin base then you can get 3 pizza bases with this recipe.
- You can even lay aluminum foil or butter paper on the try and then roll the dough on it.
- You can keep the base refrigerated for 2-3 days and use it.
- If you are using instant yeast, just mix it directly with the flour, no need to proof.
- Always preheat the oven before baking, this helps the base to cook evenly.
- Prick the base with a fork before baking it, this stops the dough from puffing up.
- You can roll the dough on butter paper or foil, makes it easier to move to the tray.
- You can make the same base with maida (white flour) too, just adjust water accordingly.
- You can use this base to make mini pizzas or pizza pockets as well.
Nivedhanams Sowmya
very helpful post sharmi!!! last click is making me drool!!
Deeps kitchen
Wow….goodtry….looks fabulous….
AparnaRajeshkumar
Truely inspired. i have never know wheat based pizza is as yummy as APF. Loved the version
v.s.banu
wow nice idea of making with wheat flour.. I like the last pic.. its colurful.. pizza treat..
Franklin Parker
t is a really simple method of making homemade
subha
Thanks for a very clear, detailed recipe. My son and I wanted to try making cheese pizza at home! i'll give it a try tomorrow!
Ruhi Saxena
Thankyou for posting a healthy version sharmiji. I was waiting from a long period. A Request: We got Cheese burst pizza in dominos which is quite irresistible. I don't get it that how they fill cheese within dough & it becomes liquid while eating!! its sooo yummy. Please try that one also with wheat & All purpose flour(Whichever convenient to you) & share the recipe. I surf a lot but your measurements always hit my kitchen.
Durga Karthik.
May be they do two thin layers of pizza and put in cheese in between the layers.Shd try and see.
Rachna Jain
Hi! Thanks for the amazing recipe! Can these bases be frozen?
SHARMILEE J
I haven't tried , give a try and let me know 🙂
jeyashri suresh
Wonderful post. Loved the clicks. Will wait for my fav paneer pizza
Deepa Viji
Pizza is the one any kid would crave for … And with wheat it turns out healthy too
Ree Kasirajh
Looks so wonderful. I love anything thats replacing APF. Recipe is def a keeper, easy and healthy, most of all tasty:)
InvitedtoREST
Hey Sharmi, should we necessarily use olive oil? Can we use some other cooking oil here?
traditionallymodernfood
Wheat pizza sounds interesting:) as always u steal the show with those lovely pics
Latha S
Looks great. But how to make the toppings? Please help me.
SHARMILEE J
Please check the recipe
pallavi
Hi,
i have a microwave oven.can i use the to make the pizza base ?
thanks
Pallavi
esther
Hi sharmi, tried ur pizza today, came out very well but the toppings are not browned as U shown in the picture. My hubby is very happy that his wife is making tasty items at home nowadays. He conveyed his thanks to U. Thanks…
Aparnaa
Hi Sharmi, I tried this at home today and my husband gave a thumbs up 🙂 the taste was very good and easy to make too… Thanks for ur wonderful recipes. Before my kid grew up, I m ready to make it!
Aparnaa
Hi Sharmi, I tried this pizza at home today n it came out good… My husband gave me a thumbs up 🙂 thanks for the recipes! Awaiting to try more 🙂
sara
Hai sharmi can I make this in microwave oven or only in baking oven?
SHARMILEE J
You can try in microwave in convection mode
priya selva
Nice…looks great..
Definitely v'l try
sara
I also bought bakers brand but the name is dried yeast .tell me sharmi how to use that?
SHARMILEE J
If its active dried yeast then follow the same procedure as mentioned as I used that too….
sara
Sharmi my pizza base get little hard y wat reason?
SHARMILEE J
The dough should be soft and pilable, if its very tight then ur pizzas may turn hard…..overbaking also yields hard pizzas
Kavitha Lokesh
Hi Sharmi,
Is it important to use olive oil only?
SHARMILEE J
It gives nice flavour but if you don't have go ahead with normal cooking oil itself…..
Kavitha Lokesh
Thanks Sharmi. Everything went well but the texture below isn't similar. Its plain n lil oily at back. I've baked it 9 mins. Does it mean its not baked well or any other issue?
SHARMILEE J
If the texture inside is porous and is of bread texture then fine….
Neha Patel
hi,
neha here
i hv one question after using pre heating which mode i hv to select only convection or mic+conv plssssss reply my question b coz i don't hv much knowledge of microwave. i want to make it for my child
SHARMILEE J
I am really not sure about microwave as I use OTG,Please check your manual
Shalini
Hi
Lovely way to make pizza at home.so easy too.
Can I used this same dough to make spring roll?
Shalini
I mean pinwheel roll ups with either veggies or meat?
Sharmilee J
yes you can try that