Quinoa-Flax Seed Pizza Dough

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour1⁄2 cup quinoa flour2 tbsp ground flaxseeds1⁄2 tsp salt1 package instant dry yeast (21⁄4 tsp)1 tsp honey2⁄3 cup water (heated to 100° to 110° F)1 to 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, for dusting
Directions
1. Place the flours, flaxseeds, salt, and yeast in
a food processor and pulse to combine.
2. Combine honey and water, then pour into the
feed tube of the food processor. Process until
the dough forms a ball.
3. Turn the dough out onto a counter and
use the heel of your hands to knead until it is
smooth, about 5 minutes. If the dough sticks to
your hands, add a little more flour.
4. Prepare a bowl with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the dough and turn it to coat on all sides.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm,
draft-free area until the dough doubles in size,
about 1 hour. If you are freezing the dough,
wrap the ball tightly in plastic wrap at this point
and place in the freezer. It will keep for up to 3
months. When ready to use, thaw the dough
overnight in the refrigerator and proceed to the
next step.
5. Remove the dough to a floured surface, then
roll into a 16-inch circle with a rolling pin and
top as desired.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 130.8
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 147.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

Member Reviews
  • CD12338650
    If you can’t find quinoa flour, make your own by grinding whole quinoa in a clean coffee grinder.
    One-third cup whole quinoa yields 1⁄2 cup quinoa flour. - 9/7/12
  • BIGSLINK
    I don't have quinoa FLOUR on hand, so I found online how to make your own from whole quinoa. Thought this might help:
    www.quinoa-nutritionfacts.com/How-to-Mak
    e-Quinoa-Flour.html - 11/6/11
  • CD10576193
    I use whole wheat and quinoa is essentially the same recipe! It is one that people love! For the person asking about quinoa, I've used ground oatmeal and tried sesame seeeds. Oatmeal was good, sesame needed more whole wheat four, but tasted great! - 11/6/11
  • CD11422266
    I made my own version of this because I didn't find quinoa flour and didn't want to buy flax seeds: I substituted all the flour with high-protein version of wheat flour and flax seeds with hemp seeds. It was really good and an easy way to eat healthy hemp seeds. :) - 2/3/12
  • GEMINISUE
    yeast needs sweetener added to warm water to make it work. I will try this and let you know if there is a sweet taste to the crust, when it is finished. Check out the cauliflower crust, also. - 1/27/12
  • LARRI2010
    I work in a group home and made this at work for supper. I used whole wheat flour and extra water to make the dough form a ball (adding to the fiber content of the dough). The resulting pizza was a hit! I made 3 more batches of dough and froze them for the future! - 10/8/11
  • PWILLOW1
    This is a great recipe for pizza dough. Thanks to all the members for their ideas on how to replace quinoa flour. - 2/27/21
  • NASFKAB
    Good idea - 4/6/19
  • 170FORLIFE
    I have only made this using the AP flour and the quinoa. It was great! I liked the flavor and texture and it made me feel full sooner. - 7/22/14
  • SHERRY28269
    I like the taste but the dough is not big enough to cover my pizza pan. I've made it a couple of times with the same result. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. - 5/11/13
  • CD11901270
    Do these crusts freeze well? - 2/27/12
  • SSKINNY2012
    I liked it a lot! I'm not sure I can find quinoa around here... I'll try my best in looking! - 2/21/12
  • CMFARRELL36
    I really like the idea of this dough instead of ordinary wheat dough.
    But - please - what is the benefit of adding honey?
    I know it's only 1 tsp - but I just do not do sweet stuff. - 11/7/11
  • DIANNAWATSON1
    Thanks for a gluten free pizza crust! What joy to have a nutritious crust - I'll be making it with all quinoa flour - 11/6/11
  • RD03875
    I can not get quinoa flour where I live, what can I substitute? - 10/6/11