Rye Pizza Dough

Homemade pizza dough gets an interesting change up when rye flour is added to the dough for a nice variation from the standard pizza crust recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 253 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup rye flour
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 cups water, divided
• 2.5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for kneading dough, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Pour 1/2 cup water into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir brown sugar into water until dissolved; add yeast and stir. Let mixture stand until bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add yeast mixture to flour mixture.

Step 4

Pour remaining 1 cup water into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir olive oil into warm water; pour over flour mixture. Knead flour mixture, adding more all-purpose flour if dough is sticky, until dough is smooth and holds together.

Step 5

Form dough into a ball and place in a bowl. Cover bowl with a damp towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Step 6

Punch down dough and transfer to a floured work surface. Roll or shape dough into desired shape.