Veggie Pizza Recipe
Loaded with fresh seasonal vegetables.
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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, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, pour it into the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Prepare Pizza Base
Once the dough has risen, punch it down 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. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Then, add the diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach leaves. Sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper on top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
