Vegetarian Recipe
Pizza loaded with seasonal vegetables and mozzarella.
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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 all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
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 doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 6
Prepare Vegetables
While the dough is rising, prepare the vegetables by slicing the bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) about 30 minutes before baking.
Pizza Assembly
- 8
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll out or stretch the dough to your desired pizza shape and thickness.
- 9
Add Cheese and Vegetables
Place the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the base, then layer the sliced vegetables evenly on top.
- 10
Top with Cheese and Season
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Baking
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 12
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.
