Vegetable Pizza Recipe
Cheese blend, mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes, garlic-basil oil
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the 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 it doubles in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
While the dough is rising, slice the mushrooms and halve the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the fresh spinach and set aside.
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough for a crispy crust.
Assembling and Baking
- 7
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Brush with garlic-basil oil. Evenly spread mozzarella cheese over the dough, followed by mushrooms, spinach, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with black pepper and additional salt if desired.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
