Einkorn Pizza Dough
Calling all pizza lovers! Take your homemade pizzas to the next level with the unique taste and texture of einkorn flour. This ancient grain offers a delightful twist on classic pizza dough, and it's surprisingly easy to make. The crisp crust yielding to the chewy interior, the melty cheese stretching, and the contrasting textures of the various toppings. It should be a delightful combination that keeps you coming back
Equipment
- 1 13.5 round pizza pan
Ingredients
Einkorn Pizza Dough
- 3/4 cup Warm water 110-115 degrees
- 1 tsp Active yeast (fast acting) or active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp Sugar granulated
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 1/4 cup All-purpose Einkorn flour + 2 tbsp for kneading
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Pizza sauce of choice
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- Pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Proof the yeast: Combine warm water (115 degrees Fahrenheit) with yeast and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to activate yeast (proof). Mixture should start to foam/bubble.
- Mix Dough: Attach the dough hook attachment to your stand mixer and add in 2¼ cups einkorn flour and salt. Turn the mixer on low and add in the yeast mixture, followed by the avocado oil. Mix until fully incorporated. You can also do this by hand if preferred.
- Knead the dough: Remove the dough from the mixer and hand knead with 2 tablespoons einkorn flour, adding a little more if needed. Knead until the dough is soft, supple, and slightly tacky (should take under 1 minute).
- Cover and let rise: Form dough into a ball and transfer into greased line bowl. Cover with saran wrap and dish towel. Allow dough to double in size. This can take 1-2 hours. (Einkorn flour rises slower than regular flour).
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make your Pizza: Once doubled, punch down the dough. Grease a 10-13inch pizza pan with avocado oil and gently press and shape dough to size. Making it as even as possible.
- Add toppings: Add pizza sauce evenly over dough and sprinkle with parmesan and oregano. Add Mozzarella, Cheddar and finally pepperoni slices.
- Bake: for 20-25 minutes or until desired crispness is reached. Serve warm.
Notes
Note: If you prepare dough in advance and refrigerate, allow to come to room temperature for a bit prior to baking for an even bake, otherwise the middle of the dough might be underbaked and the edges burnt.
If you're looking for a einkorn pizza stone method- try my Einkorn Pesto Pizza (Pizza Stone Method)
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