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.
Ingredients
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
Instructions
Prepare the dough (if making from scratch):
- In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until it forms a dough.
- 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:
- Preheat to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
Assemble the pizza:
- Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle or rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet or preheated stone.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle vegan mozzarella on top.
- Add sliced tomatoes, drizzle olive oil, and season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
Bake:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
Finish and serve:
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal
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