Homemade Vegan Pizza
This restaurant-style vegan pizza is simple to recreate at home, featuring a perfectly crispy yet fluffy crust. Topped with rich marinara, melted vegan mozzarella, and fresh basil, it provides a classic flavor profile that suits any occasion. The herb-seasoned crust adds an extra layer of savory depth to every bite.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 500°F. Ensure the oven is fully heated before baking.
- 2
Stir yeast (1 packet) and 0.5 tbsp of the sugar (2 tbsp) into warm water (1 cup). Let it sit for 7 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk all purpose flour (2 cup), garlic powder (0.5 tsp), salt (1 tsp), and the remaining sugar (2 tbsp). Combine the activated yeast and olive oil (2 tbsp) into the dry mixture.
- 4
Mix until a dough forms. If sticky, add more flour. Form into a ball, place in a dusted bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 30 minutes until doubled.
- 5
Place parchment paper on your work surface and dust with flour. Cut the dough in half with a wet knife to make two 10-inch pizzas.
- 6
Spread dough thinly onto parchment into a round shape, leaving edges slightly thicker for a pillowed crust.
- 7
Brush the crust with [olive oil] and sprinkle with salt (1 tsp) and italian seasoning (1.5 tsp).
- 8
Evenly spread marinara sauce (0.5 cup) over the base and top with vegan mozzarella (1 block).
- 9
Slide the parchment paper directly onto the middle oven rack and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- 10
Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil (0.5 cup) before serving.
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