Veggie Pizza Recipe
Loaded with fresh vegetables and mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the dry ingredients along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Topping and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Prepare Pizza Base
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 9
Add Cheese and Veggies
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then top with sliced bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, mushrooms, and fresh spinach.
- 10
Season
Sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper over the toppings.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Cool and Slice
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.