You can find vegan pizza dough at your favorite grocery that stocks products that are kind to animals and the planet, but if time allows, give this homemade dough a whirl. It’s easy enough and awfully tasty.
Author: Lane Gold
Serves: Makes 1 (16-inch), 2 (12-inch), or 4 (8-inch) pizzas
Ingredients
1 cup warm water*
1 package active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix water and yeast.
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt, make a well in the center, and pour in water-yeast mixture and olive oil.
Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook in a mixer until mixture forms a ball.
Turn out onto a floured board and knead 5 minutes. Transfer to a greased medium bowl and let dough rise in a warm place for 90 minutes.
Divide dough into number of pizzas desired. Place dough on a floured surface and roll dough out to desired size or shape by hand. Place dough on a baking sheet liberally coated with cornmeal or on a pizza pan.
Add desired toppings and bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
*When poured across wrist, the water should feel slightly warmer than body temperature.