Spelt pizza dough

Name: Spelt pizza dough
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European, World Cuisine
Ingredients: 3 cups sprouted spelt flour, or as needed, divided; 1 cup warm water (100 to 105 degrees F/38 to 41 degrees C); 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon of date sugar

3 steps

Prep:2h 20minCook:10min

The 'ancient grain' spelt is 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, has a much better flavor and texture than other whole-wheat flours. Top with favorite pizza toppings.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:28:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories357.4 kcal (18%)

Total Fat5.1 g (7%)

Carbs65 g (25%)

Sugars0.8 g (1%)

Protein15.1 g (30%)

Sodium582.3 mg (29%)

Fiber11.9 g (43%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

3 cupsspelt flour

sprouted, or as needed, divided

1 cupwater

warm, 100 to 105 degrees F/38 to 41 degrees C

1 x 0.25 ozactive dry yeast

package

1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

plus more for drizzling

1 teaspoonsalt

1 teaspoondate sugar

Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Stir remaining flour, olive oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Beat mixture in a bowl with an electric 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 in mixing bowl with a little olive oil, cover bowl with a plate, and let rise until doubled in size, 90 minutes.

Step 3

Punch dough down and transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Divide into 4 balls; cover each and let rest until dough rises slightly, 30 to 45 minutes. Roll into desired shapes and thickness.