Spinach Pizza Dough

Making pizza dough at home is always fun but this time I wanted to try something a little different. I have been experimenting with dough lately and more specifically with colored doughs like my pink burger buns but always with natural ingredients. Since I am also prepping my Halloween content I thought what could be better than a green pizza dough topped with skeleton head mushrooms.

I blended fresh spinach right into the dough and it worked out so well. The dough turns soft, bakes beautifully, and has a green color that looks great on the table. It is also an easy way to add extra greens without changing the flavor too much.

Ingredients to make an easy spinach pizza dough:

• Flour: I used all purpose flour and it works perfectly for this dough. Bread flour also works and will give you a bit more chew. You can also go with half all purpose and half bread flour.
• Water: Warm water helps activate the yeast and brings the dough together. Make sure it is not too hot or it can kill the yeast. I boil my water to 40C (105F) in a kettle that displays the temperature, I find it very helpful.
• Spinach: Fresh spinach gives the best color and blends smoothly into the dough. If you use frozen spinach, let it thaw completely and squeeze out as much water as you can.
• Active dry yeast: Makes the dough rise. I use active dry yeast because I can sprinkle it on top of flour. I find it easier to use than fresh yeast.
• Olive oil: Adds flavor and makes the dough soft and easy to stretch. You can use another neutral oil but olive oil gives the best taste.

Measurements are posted in the recipe card below the instructions.

1. Add spinach, water, olive oil, and salt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

2. In a bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and the spinach mixture. Give it a mix and then knead it for a few minutes. If you’re using a stand mixer, let it mix on low to medium speed for 5 to 8 minutes.

3. When the dough is ready, grease the bowl with some olive oil, form a ball with the dough, add it to the bowl, cover it, and let it rise for an hour (or more).

4. When the dough has at least doubled in size, divide it into two pieces for medium pizzas or keep it whole for one large pizza. Top with your favorite ingredients and bake at 220°C (430°F) until the edges and cheese turn golden.

I spread cream cheese on my pizza, topped with fresh spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese, the skeleton mushrooms I made here, black olives, some black pepper, and red onions. You can add parmesan cheese as well. Since I cut my dough in half, I used the other half to make a bone shaped pizza that gives even more Halloween vibes with the mushrooms.

👉🏻 I shared a quick TikTok where I carved mushrooms into little skeleton heads and baked them on top of this green spinach dough. The combo looked so spooky and fun, perfect for Halloween pizza night.