How To Make Vegan Pizza At Home

How To Make Vegan Pizza At Home

If you’ve been craving a warm, cheesy pizza but want to keep it completely vegan, this my vegan pizza recipe is what you are in need of. If you are sued to making homemade meals, you’d know there’s something comforting about a homemade pizza coming out of the oven, filling the whole kitchen with that irresistible smell of baked dough, tangy sauce and melty cheese. I’m about to make that dream come true with this recipe.

The crust comes out soft on the inside with just the right amount of crispiness on the outside. You can use a store-bought vegan dough if you’re short on time, but making your own is easier than you might think and totally worth it, and more importantly you can be sure it’s truly vegan.

As with many other vegan recipes shared on this blog, you can actually replace and/or swap out ingredients according to your taste.

I know you probably can’t wait to start making your own vegan pizza, so let’s get ot the recipe itself.

Homemade Vegan Pizza Recipe

How to make the very best vegan pizza that any pizza lover would truly enjoy. This vegan recipe for pizza is simple and easy-to-follow. And I'm sure you'd be coming back to it frequently.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Dough Rising Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8 Slices

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, Vegan

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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For the dough (or use store-bought vegan pizza dough):

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
• ¾ cup warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the toppings:

• 1 cup pizza sauce store-bought or homemade
• 1 cup vegan mozzarella shreds or cashew-based cheese
• 1-2 medium tomatoes thinly sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
• Salt and pepper to your taste

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Rolling pin
• Baking sheet or pizza stone
• Oven

Method

 

Prepare the dough (if making from scratch):

1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until it forms a dough.
3. Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven:

1. Preheat to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.

Assemble the pizza:

1. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle or rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet or preheated stone.
2. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle vegan mozzarella on top.
3. Add sliced tomatoes, drizzle olive oil, and season with oregano, salt, and pepper.

Bake:

1. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Finish and serve:

1. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal

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