How to Make Rye Pizza Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread, and when it comes to pizza, the crust is often the star of the show. If you're looking to switch things up and try something new, rye pizza dough is a fantastic option. This unique dough is made with a combination of rye flour and all-purpose flour, giving it a distinct flavor and texture that sets it apart from traditional pizza dough.

Rye flour, which is made from rye grain, adds a nutty, slightly sweet flavor to the dough...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rye flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups water, divided
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour for kneading dough, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 24-inch pizza

  • Mix 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Pour 1/2 cup water into a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir brown sugar into water until dissolved; add yeast and stir. Let mixture stand until bubbling, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour yeast mixture into flour mixture.
  • Pour remaining 1 cup water into a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir olive oil into the 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.
  • Form dough into a ball and place in a bowl. Cover bowl with a damp towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down and transfer to a floured work surface. Roll or shape dough into desired shape.
  • Nutrition

    253 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 294mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 99mg