This Rye Pizza Dough Cracker Crust makes a healthy and easy pizza night! Top with hummus for a vegan pizza, or simply with pizza sauce and cheese.
This position was created in partnership with One Degree Organic Foods. All opinions are ours.
“They are there!” It’s that moment when the baby is crying, the timer is dangerously close to demanding your attention, you’re stirring a sizzling pan, the peaches for your salad are moldy, And Your little ball of fur is seconds away from rushing towards unknowing guests coming up your stairs. True story, this weekend. At that moment my mind panicked: “Why didn’t I just order takeout? What was I thinking as I made pizza for guests during my 5 month old’s witching hour? »
Years ago I would have given up. Full of apologies, he opened the door and talked at a mile a minute. Today my mind started working again. “Cooking is your love language. You enjoy cooking delicious homemade meals for people. Breathe.“I caught my breath, Alex took care of Larson. Our dog Luna stopped barking. We made the rye cracker crust pizza dough and loaded it with hummus and white bean pesto dip and all sorts of veggies. Tomatoes have replaced my salad peaches. We laughed. Our guest child hit his head on the corner of our table several times. Larson chuckled. At the end of the evening it was all worth it. Read on for the cracker crust rye pizza dough recipe!
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How to make rye pizza dough with a cracker crust
And that’s why we do it. At the end of the day, it’s worth making healthy, homemade foods that nourish the people at our table. Because you could simply order pizza to take away. But we developed this rye cracker crust into one easier and healthier way to enjoy pizza at home. Made with rye flour and naturally plant-based, this is one of our favorite vegan dinner ideas. Here are some of the features of this rye pizza dough cookie crust:
- It is finished rye flour and whole wheat flour, making it a complete whole grain.
- Rye flour adds a hazelnut flavor to the dough.
- A typical pizza dough requires yeast and rising time. Since it’s a cracker crust, there it is no rise time required. Simply mix the dough, roll out into a thin sheet and bake.
- Essentially a vegan Pizza, this rye pizza dough pancake is completely plant-based. Spreading hummus over the flatbread before topping it with fresh veggies and herbs adds a savory flavor that makes up for the lack of cheese. Or you can go traditional with pizza sauce and cheese.
What is sprouted rye flour?
We used sprouted rye flour for this flatbread. Why use sprouted flour instead of regular? Sprouted flours are less processed than typical flour, have increased nutritional value, and are easier to digest. When you can access a sprouted flour like this one from One Degree Organics, it’s a great extra boost of nutrients. (Alternatively, you can also use conventional rye flour.)
When we served these rye pizza dough flatbreads to guests, we baked them before the guests arrived and topped them just before eating. Smearing cracker crusts with a savory garlicky spread and topped with crunchy veggies is a new take on “pizza night” that we all enjoyed, including the toddler! Three cracker crusts were the perfect portion for four adults. Here are some ideas for serving this Rye Pizza Dough Cracker Crust:
- This tomato and herb flatbread got high marks: It’s smothered in hummus and topped with fresh tomatoes and thinly sliced basil.
- Another variation we tried is great with sautéed mushrooms, thinly sliced shallots, and this white bean dip with kale pesto, too.
- On our final rye pizza crust, we used a combination of all the ingredients and some leftover goat cheese crumbs from our salad. Yummy!
- On another occasion, we tried this Rye Pizza Dough Cracker Crust Spread with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and chopped fresh basil. Instant Margherita Pizza!
We hope you enjoy this version of cracker crust pizza night and make it on your list of healthy dinner ideas. We would like to know what toppings you like; let us know in the comments below.
Featured Partner: One Degree Organics
We created this recipe specifically for One Degree Organic Foods and their sprouted rye flour. One Degree Organics is a family business that we are in touch with and whose aim is to bring food straight from a farm to your table so there is only one level of separation between you. and the person who grew your food. All One Degree products are sprouted, traceable, organic and non-GMO. All of their products (germ flours, cereals, breads and granolas) are handled with incredible care and it was easy to see the passion that drives this company.
Another feature we love is that you can read the farmer’s story behind your food by scanning a QR code on the product. The farmer of our rye flour is Bernie Ehnes; you can read about him here. In our collaboration with One Degree we create vegan recipes using their organic products. For another example recipe, see Vegan Spelled Chocolate Brownie Pancakes.
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This recipe is…
This Rye Pizza Dough Cracker Crust is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
The description
This Rye Pizza Dough Cracker Crust makes a healthy and easy pizza night! Top with hummus for a vegan pizza, or simply with pizza sauce and cheese.
For the rye cracker crust
- 1 cup rye flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup the water
For the tomato flatbread
- 2 cups Classic homemade hummus or store-bought high quality hummus
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 a handful of fresh basil leaves
- 1 a handful of fresh chives
- 1 small shallot (optional)
- Kosher salt
- Preheat an oven to 450F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rye flour, whole wheat flour, kosher salt, and baking powder and mix well. Add olive oil and water and stir until coarsely combined. Turn out onto a floured work surface and knead several times until the dough is smooth. If the dough is very sticky, add a little more flour.
- Divide into two equal balls.
- Place a dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out a dough into a large oval, very thin, just under 1/8 inch (the shape can be slightly irregular and free). If the dough sticks, dust lightly with flour and continue rolling (if necessary, turn the whole dough over and continue rolling.) When the dough is rolled out, place the dough on a baking sheet (roll out half on the rolling pin and place carefully). on the baking sheet) Prick the dough with a fork all over the surface to avoid bubbles.
- Cook for 7 minutes*, then remove from the oven and flip. Bake an additional 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy on the outside (ours took 14 minutes total for perfect crispiness). If it’s not slightly crispy, flip it and continue cooking for a minute or two until crispy. Remember that all ovens are different, so keep your eyes peeled! The goal is for the flatbread to be lightly browned and crunchy around the edges: it shouldn’t be soft and pliable (undercooked and it will become chewy when served) or dark brown (overcooked and it will crack when served). cut). Repeat with the rest of the dough. If desired, the crusts can be refrigerated and served a few hours after baking.
- When ready to serve, slice the cherry tomatoes (we cut them into eighths) and sprinkle with a few pinches of kosher salt. Chiffonade with basil. Cut the chives into thin slices. If using shallots, slice them thinly.
- Spread the crust with a layer of hummus and top with tomatoes and herbs. Cut into pieces (it’s very crispy but can be cut with a knife or pizza cutter) and serve.
Remarks
*Note: When to bake the crusts will depend on the thickness of the batter and your specific oven. Be sure to pay attention to the first scab and then adjust the time accordingly. We made a few and figured out our oven thickness and timing; The goal is for it to be just crispy enough, but not too crispy or it will break when cut.
- Category: main course
- Method: Cooked
- Kitchen: American
Keywords: Rye Pizza Dough, Cracker Crust, Tomato Flatbread, Quick Pizza Dough, Yeast-Free Pizza Dough
