Perfect Vegetarian Pizza from Scratch

Perfect Vegetarian Pizza Recipe is a gastronome tour-de-force. Making this traditional Italian pizza dough is super easy, fun and stress busting.

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Pizza:

• 500 g white bread flour
• Extra flour for dusting
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (I used 7 g sachet) dried yeast
• 3-4 teaspoons semolina, for dusting
• 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic grated
• 1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 335 ml lukewarm water (I used water at 40°C)

» For Toppings //

• Red bell pepper, sliced
• Mushrooms, sliced
• Sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
• Red onion, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes, sliced
• Olives
• Fresh lettuce, sliced
• 3/4 cup pizza sauce
• Oregano
• Groun pepper & chili flakes (optional)

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to make Perfect vegetarian Pizza //

1. Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add the yeast to the lukewarm water and stir well till it dissolves.
3. Now gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix well.
4. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix well with a spoon/fork until you get a rough dough.
5. Transfer it onto a work surface and knead until it comes together or forms into a smooth and elastic dough ball.
6. This kneading process would take around 8-10 mins. You can add more dry flour if you think it's too sticky.
7. Divide the dough into four equal-sized balls and knead each piece for about 2 minutes.
8. Dust a tray with semolina and place the balls on it.
9. Cover the dough balls with a damp kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
10. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas on the settings to upper and lower heating. Then dust a working surface with dry flour.
11. Using your hands or a rolling pin, stretch the ball into a 10-12 inch circle or until you have a flattened disk of the desired size. The edge should be slightly thicker. (Repeat the rolling process with the remaining dough balls)
12. Sprinkle some semolina or dry flour on a baking tray, and place the pizza base on the floured baking tray and then use your hands to gently tug.
13. In a small bowl, mix garlic and olive oil and set aside.
14. Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the pizza base.
15. Now add sliced mushroom, bell pepper, onions, olives, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
16. Spread over the shredded cheese (mozzarella + parmesan). Also, sprinkle some oregano on top.
17. Place the pizza in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes. (The baking time depends on how crispy you like your pizza. I usually bake 7 minutes on the upper rack, and then I transfer it to the lower rack for best results.
18. Drizzle with garlic olive oil.
19. Drizzle pizza with desired sauce, lettuce, and more extra virgin olive oil.
20. Slice and enjoy you perfect vegetarian pizza!

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