Pizza Dough with Spelt and Wild Rice

A recipe inspired by a conversation with Chef Zach Keeshig of Naagan (Episode 49)

Yields: 3 portions (235 g dough)

Components

295 g Flour Bread – T45

35 g Flour Organic Spelt Flour – Ontario-grown

70 g Wild Rice, cooked

222 g Water

65 g Levain – (100% Hydration)

2 g Yeast Dry

  7 g Salt

10 g Olive Oil

 Mixing Method

1.        Mix all ingredients together into a mixing bowl.

2.        Mix for 12 minutes.

3.        Remove dough from bowl and place in container. Rest for 60 minutes.

4.        Portion dough and shape into balls. Place into a covered container. Rest for 24 hours in fridge.

Cooking Method

Remove dough from fridge. Keep it covered. Store at room temperature for 2-3 hours until ready to make pizzas.

Cover with the sauce and toppings of your choice. Cook in oven – Hot as possible !

Or alternatively

After shaping, pizza dough can also be fried in hot oil. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C), fry dough until golden brown, then drain and serve.

Enjoy responsibly.

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Developed from a conversation about the unique qualities of Canadian-grown spelt and wild rice as heard on ‘at the chefs table podcast’

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