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Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, plus extra for greasing
• 1 tsp (5 g) salt
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) dairy-free pizza sauce
• 1 cup (100 g) dairy-free mozzarella-style cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup (75 g) sliced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup (75 g) sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup (75 g) sliced red onions
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
• Optional: spinach, olives, or artichokes

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
2. Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. A warm place can be near a warm oven or inside a slightly heated microwave.
4. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
5. Transfer the rolled dough onto a greased pizza pan or a baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Sprinkle the dairy-free cheese over the sauce, and top with bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions, and any optional vegetables you like.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese looks melted.
8. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your dairy-free vegetarian pizza!

Tip

This recipe serves 4-6 people.