Vegan Pizza
Pizza night is a tradition in my house, and I never want anyone to feel left out when those cravings hit. That’s why I love making this vegan pizza. It has a crisp, golden crust, gooey dairy-free cheese, and is ready to be topped with all your favorite pizza toppings. Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings: 4 servings (8 slices)
Equipment
- 1 Stand Mixer
Ingredients
Gluten-Free Dough
- 2½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum Plus an extra 1/4 cup. I like Pillsbury gluten-free all-purpose flour or Cup4Cup
- 2½ tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water 110°F
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- ¾ cup pizza sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded vegan cheese
- fresh basil leaves optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add water and olive oil and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead in a stand mixer with the dough attachment for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Since different flours and environments will affect the moisture of the dough, I recommend starting with 2½ cups of flour and adding 1 tablespoon at a time if the dough is too soft to hold its shape. If it is too dry, add 1 tablespoon water at a time to create a soft and slightly sticky dough as seen in the pictures.
- Lightly oil the top of the dough, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Transfer the dough to lightly floured parchment paper and flatten into a 12-inch circle using your fingers.
- Spread sauce evenly over the dough and sprinkle with vegan cheese.
- Transfer with the parchment paper to a baking sheet or preheated stone.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, knead the dough by hand for about 8–10 minutes.
- For easier cleanup, shape the dough directly on parchment paper.
- Letting the dough rise a little longer (up to 90 minutes) will give an even lighter texture.
- If you like a softer crust, bake on a baking sheet instead of a stone or steel.
- Try adding dried Italian herbs to the dough for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (2 slices) | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1086mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg