Go-To Pizza Dough
This homemade pizza dough with bread flour, whole wheat flour and olive oil is kneaded to perfection in the Thermomix TM7. The kneading function develops the gluten without any effort, giving an elastic dough that bakes into a crispy yet chewy base. Ideal for pizza night with family or friends, ready while you prepare your favourite toppings.
About this recipe
Go-To Pizza Dough Thermomix TM7 is the homemade pizza base recipe you will return to every week. Searching for easy pizza dough recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: this version blends bread flour with nutty whole wheat flour, warm water, a touch of sugar to activate the rapid rise yeast, olive oil and salt. The TM7 first mixes the wet and dry ingredients evenly, then kneads the dough into a smooth, elastic ball that springs back when pressed, all without flour-dusted worktops or tired arms. The olive oil keeps the crumb tender while the whole wheat flour adds a rustic flavour and fibre that plain takeaway bases lack. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a Friday pizza night with the kids or meal prep sessions where you freeze extra balls for later. Top it with tomato sauce, mozzarella and seasonal vegetables, slide it into a hot oven and enjoy a pizzeria-worthy crust from your own kitchen.
Preparation tips
- Use warm water that feels pleasant on your wrist, as liquid that is too hot can kill the rapid rise yeast and liquid that is too cold slows the rise. Add the olive oil only after the yeast has started bubbling for the most reliable dough.
- Let the dough ball proof in a lightly oiled bowl covered with a damp tea towel until doubled in size. Divide it into portions for individual pizzas and stretch by hand rather than rolling, which keeps the airy bubbles in the crust.
- The dough freezes beautifully: wrap individual balls tightly in cling film and thaw them in the fridge overnight. For a lighter crust, replace part of the whole wheat flour with extra bread flour, or let kids shape their own mini pizzas.
Recipe variations
- Herb crust: add dried oregano, basil or garlic powder to the flour mixture before kneading for a fragrant base that pairs beautifully with mozzarella and tomato sauce. A tablespoon of grated Parmesan folded through the dough gives an even savourier edge.
- Festive flavoured dough: brush the shaped edge with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt and rosemary before baking for a focaccia-style finish. For a seasonal autumn version, add a pinch of ground cinnamon to complement a pumpkin and blue cheese topping.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the bread flour and whole wheat flour directly in the bowl to the gram. [Built-in Scale]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends the yeast, sugar and warm water into a uniform starter so the dough rises reliably. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free kneading - The Thermomix kneads the pizza dough to an elastic, smooth ball while you prepare the toppings. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Time savings - The TM7 kneads the dough in minutes instead of ten minutes of manual work, ready for proofing sooner. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
- Easy cleaning - One mixing bowl handles the whole pizza dough process, so there is far less washing up afterwards. [Easy Cleaning]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- olive oil
- bread flour
- whole wheat flour
- warm water
- sugar
- rapid rise yeast
- salt