Vegetarian Pizza Recipe
Make Vegetarian Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir in the active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 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 greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy pizza.
- 6
Prepare Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Place the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
Add Toppings
Layer the sliced bell pepper, red onion, mushrooms, olives, and fresh spinach evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper on top.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice it up, and serve while hot.