Italian Veggie Pizza Recipe
Artichoke dip, spinach, roasted red peppers, mushrooms and capers with mozzarella & provolone cheese
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and instant yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare Toppings
- 5
Sauté Spinach and Mushrooms
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the fresh spinach and sliced mushrooms in a bit of olive oil until wilted and tender, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
- 6
Prepare Other Toppings
Slice the roasted red peppers and ensure capers are drained and ready for use.
Assemble and Bake Pizza
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 8
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 9
Add Toppings
Spread the artichoke dip evenly over the rolled-out dough. Layer the sautéed spinach and mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and capers. Finally, sprinkle the mozzarella and provolone cheeses over the top.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the heated pizza stone) and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Cool and Slice
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.
