Regular Italian Veggie Pizza Recipe
Artichoke dip, spinach, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and capers, with Mozzarella and Provolone 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 the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto 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.
Assembling and Baking the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a round shape to fit your pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 8
Add Artichoke Dip
Spread the artichoke dip evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
- 9
Add Vegetables
Layer the fresh spinach, roasted red peppers, sliced mushrooms, and capers over the artichoke dip.
- 10
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese on top of the vegetables.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the oven (or onto the preheated pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!