Recipe: Vegan Pan Pizza

Yes, pizza can be vegan. The best thing about this recipe is that you can add whatever toppings you like. Try jalapeño and pineapple or fresh spinach, mushroom and onion. You can add soy cheese or leave it off. If you don’t like a thick crust, divide the dough in half and make two thin crusts. It’s all about you with this tasty recipe.

Vegan Pan Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup lukewarm water
• 1 tablespoon vegan sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon of cornmeal
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• toppings of your choice

Directions:

1. Mix the yeast with the lukewarm water and sugar and let stand 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, mix together flour, herbs and salt.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in yeast mixture and then pour it into the flour mixture. Mix until it is dough.
4. Knead for 5 minutes. Add more flour if sticky. Let it stand 1 1/2 hours in warm, non drafty place.
5. When dough has risen, oil a deep dish 8-9 inch pan with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
6. Spread 1 tablespoon of cornmeal on a dry flat surface and roll out the dough till about 9 inches in diameter.
7. Place in pan.
8. Add the sauce and toppings.
9. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

[Recipe courtesy of Vegweb.com]