THE BEST VEGAN PIZZA EVER

If you’ve ever doubted that vegan pizza could be delicious, you need to try this one! By popular vote, it has been proclaimed “The Best Vegan Pizza Ever!”

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 ounce active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (about 115F)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

3 cups all-purpose flour

TOPPINGS:

2 cups of your favorite tomato sauce

1 medium-sized zucchini

4 ounces of crimini mushrooms

1 medium red pepper

1 medium red onion

6 ounces shredded vegan cheese of your choice (Daiya brand worked perfectly in this recipe)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix yeast and water in a large bowl. Add the oil, salt, sugar, and 2 cups flour. Mix well until all ingredients are combined well. Add remaining flour (as needed) to form a soft dough.

2. Remove from the bowl to a well-floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 15 minutes.

3. In the meantime, divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a circle. Transfer into two 12-inch greased pizza pans;

4. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Take out of the oven and spread 1 cup of tomato sauce over each crust; top with cheese, sliced mushrooms, red pepper strips, sliced zucchini, and onion rings. Bake until the cheese melts.