Veggie Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bell peppers, onions, and olives.
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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 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 Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the activated yeast mixture and 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 cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet and spread tomato sauce evenly over the base.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 10
Add Vegetables
Evenly distribute the sliced bell peppers, onions, and black olives over the cheese.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.