Vegan Pizza Dough

Want to make your own pizza at home? Whip up this vegan pizza dough, pile on all your favorite pizza toppings, and bake.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp luke-warm water
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• Oil, for bowl

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bloom Yeast: Mix 1 tbsp/8g of flour with luke-warm water, sugar (if using), and yeast in a cup or bowl. Allow to sit for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
2. 2Mix Ingredients: Combine salt and remaining flour in a large bowl. Create a well and add water and yeast. Mix until combined and all of flour is moistened. If dry, add 1 tbsp/15ml of water at a time.
3. 3Let Rise: Gather into a ball, cover, and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
4. 4Knead Dough: On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. 5Oil Dough: Place the dough in an oiled bowl. Roll to cover all sides.
6. 6Let Rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Allow to rise in a warm area until tripled in size, about 1 ½ hours. (The warmer the area, the faster it will rise.)
7. 7Prep Crust: Use hands to stretch one portion of the dough to a 14”/35cm circle on a floured piece of parchment. (This makes transfer easier.) Brush olive oil on dough.
8. 8Add Toppings: Place parchment and dough on a baking sheet if not using a pizza stone. Spread tomato sauce evenly and top with your favorite toppings.
9. 9Bake pizza and enjoy!