Quick & Healthy Instant Pot Pizza Dough
Whip up delicious and healthy pizza dough in your Instant Pot with this quick and easy recipe! Perfect for pizza night, providing a consistent and quick rise every time.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Instant Pot
- Pizza Pan
Ingredients
Pizza Dough Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour you can substitute some with whole wheat flour for a healthier twist!
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large mixing bowl (or your stand mixer bowl), gently combine the warm water, yeast, sugar, salt, and oil. Let this mixture rest for about 2-5 minutes until the yeast becomes bubbly and foamy – this means it's active and ready to make your dough rise!
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until everything is just combined and a shaggy dough starts to form.
- Knead: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it by hand for a full 5 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic. If you have a stand mixer with a dough hook, let it do the work for you!
- Prep for Rising: Lightly spray the inside of your Instant Pot liner with cooking spray or wipe it with a little oil. Place your ball of dough inside and turn it over once to ensure it's lightly coated with oil on all sides.
- Instant Pot Rise: Secure the lid on your Instant Pot and select the "Yogurt" setting. Let the dough rise for 1 hour. The consistent, warm temperature inside the Instant Pot creates the perfect environment for a quick and perfect rise!
- Shape Your Pizza: After 1 hour, gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Now it's ready! Roll it out onto your pizza pan or divide it to press into greased cake pans or small cast iron skillets for delicious personal pan pizzas.
- Bake: Top your pizza dough with your favorite healthy sauces and toppings. Bake in a preheated oven at 500°F (260°C) for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and your toppings are bubbly and cooked through. Enjoy your homemade, healthy pizza!
Notes
This recipe provides a quick and healthy way to make pizza dough using your Instant Pot. The consistent, warm temperature inside the Instant Pot creates the perfect environment for a quick and perfect rise!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 208
- Total Carbs: 34g
- Net Carbs: 32g
- Fats: 6g
- Protein: 5g
