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How to make Homemade Vegan Pizza
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How to make Homemade Vegan Pizza

It is simple to make, uses simple ingredients and it can be customized!
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Prep Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main Course, vegan
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mix these 3 ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  • 1/4 Cup Warm Water Temperature between 105° and 115° F.
  • 1 .25 oz packet Yeast Active dry yeast or instant yeast.
  • 1 tsp Sugar
Let the above ingredients set for 5 minutes,
Continue by adding the next 4 ingredients.
  • 1 Cup Warm Water Temperature between 105° and 115° F.
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour You will need extra flour for kneading the dough.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning divide this if making 2 pizza's.
  • 1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce This can be a pizza sauce, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, marinara sauce. or a tomato paste.
  • Black and Green Olives Optional
  • Sauteed Fresh Mushrooms Or canned Mushrooms. Optional
  • Fresh Peppers or sauteed. Any variety. Optional
  • Vegan Cheese Optional
  • 1 Small Onion Optional
  • Meat Alternative Optional, see Note's at bottom of the recipe.

Method
 

  1. Mix together the yeast, sugar, and 1/4 of a cup of warm water (between 105° and 115° F) in a large mixing bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Next add one cup of warm water ( between 105° - 115°), oil, salt, flour and blend until well combined.
  3. Continue to knead the dough for about 8 to 10 minute in the bowl, adding flour as needed to prevent stickiness, until it forms a nice smooth soft ball.
  4. After the dough has formed a nice soft ball, pour 1 Tbsp of oil into the bowl, roll the dough in the oil to completely coat the ball.
  5. Cover the bowl loosely with a towel or plastic wrap.
  6. Leave the bowl in a warm spot for about 4 hours to let the dough rise. The dough should double in size. ( I have let it rise all day. If you do this, check on it during the day.)
  7. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  8. Divide the dough ball into half (if making 2 pizza's). I make 2 pizza's with this recipe, one is vegan and the second pizza is vegetarian.
  9. Prepare the baking sheets with parchment paper.
  10. Place the dough balls on the parchment paper.
  11. Stretch the dough balls out to the size and shape you prefer.
  12. Place the crust into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
  13. After 10 minutes, remove the crust from the oven to add your toppings.
Topping your Vegan Pizza
  1. Drizzle and spread the oil onto the crust, sprinkle the seasoning on top and finish with your favorite pizza sauce.
  2. Add your favorite toppings, such as sauteed mushrooms, peppers, onions, garlic, olives, tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, meat alternatives and/or cheese.
  3. Place the pizzas back into the oven for another 10 Minutes or until the cheese melts.
  4. Once the cheese has melted, remove from the oven.
  5. Cut your pizza and serve while hot.

Notes

Condiment ideas for your pizza

 
  • Aioli
  • Sauerkraut
  • Vegan Sour Cream
  • Pineapple
  • Avocado
  • Sriracha
  • Hot Sauces
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Fresh Herbs

Notes: If using a meat alternative, be sure to follow the package cooking instructions before adding it as a topping. Saute any the peppers, mushrooms, garlic and onion before topping the pizza.