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Pizza Base Recipe | Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Base

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.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings3 pizza base
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 and ¼ cups wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast I used bakers brand
  • ¼ + ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 and ½ tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • In ¼ 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 ¼ 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.
Nutrition Facts
Pizza Base Recipe | Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Base
Amount Per Serving (200 g)
Calories 22 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Sodium 391mg17%
Potassium 39mg1%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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