Spelt Pizza Dough

Try Chef John's spelt pizza dough recipe for a delightful alternative to traditional pizza dough that's high in protein with a deliciously nutty flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups sprouted spelt flour, or as needed, divided
• 1 cup warm water (100 to 105 degrees F/38 to 41 degrees C)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Recipe 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 2 cups flour, olive oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Beat in a stand 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 into an oiled mixing bowl, cover the bowl with a plate, and let rise until doubled in volume, 90 minutes.

Step 3

Punch dough down and transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Divide into four equal balls. Cover each ball and let rest until dough rises slightly, 30 to 45 minutes.