Description
This simple and elegant vegan pizza crust recipe creates the perfect base crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. A must-have for any home chef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F/45°C)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: 1 tsp dried oregano
- Optional: 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add optional garlic powder, oregano, and basil if using.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Punch down the dough and roll it out to desired thickness.
- Transfer dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Add toppings of choice.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until crust is golden and crisp. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Use a pizza stone for a crispier base. Avoid using cold water, and don’t over-flour during kneading. Let dough rise longer if you want a thicker crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 crust
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pizza crust, dairy-free, plant-based, homemade pizza dough