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The vegetarian pizza

this is a tried and tested vegetarian pizza recipe and if everything is followed correctly, you will be able to make great pizzas with a choice of your toppings for your family and friends. the vegetarian pizza beat all the pizzas i had in indian metros like the dominos pizza, smokin joes and even pizza hut.

there was a time when i used to make pizzas at home with ready made pizza breads. but after making breads at home and finding out they are far far better than the outside ones, i make even the pizza base at home now.

this recipe of homemade vegetable pizza is a pizza recipe made from scratch. except the cheese, no ready made sauces or pizza bread bases are used. this is a basic veg pizza. i have used onion and capsicum as the only veggies. you can use your own assorted veggies for the pizza.

for the flavorings of the sauce i have used dried oregano and basil. however you can use fresh oregano and basil too. i have made many pizza sauces right from my teen years. but this was the best sauce i have made. it has become a personal favorite.

the pizza bread is made from maida/all purpose flour. wheat flour can be used too. but wheat flour will make the pizza bread base a little dense.

vegetable pizza recipe below:

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veg pizza recipe

prep time

2 hours 20 mins

cook time

20 mins

total time

2 hours 40 mins

veg pizza - vegetarian pizza recipe from scratch.

author: dassana

cuisine: italian

serves: 3 medium sized pizzas or 2 large pizzas

ingredients (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

for the pizza bread base:

• 2.5 to 3 cups all purpose flour/maida
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 teaspoon dry active yeast
• ¼ tsp sugar or ¼ tsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• olive oil for brushing
• flour, cornmeal or semolina for sprinkling

for the tomato sauce:

• 4-5 tomatoes
• 2-3 garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine (optional)
• 2 tsp dried basil or 2 tbsp fresh basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp dried oregano
• freshly crushed or ground black pepper
• salt

toppings for 2 medium sized pizzas:

• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 capsicum/bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tomato (optional)
• 8-9 pitted green olives, sliced
• 8-9 pitted black olives, sliced
• grated mozarella cheese as required
• fresh or dried herbs

how to make the recipe:

making the pizza bread:

1. sprinkle sugar in warm water.
2. add yeast. stir and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10-15 mins till it becomes frothy,
3. in a bowl add one cup flour, salt, olive oil and the frothy yeast mixture.
4. stir. add another cup of flour.
5. stir again. the mixture become sticky.
6. add the last cup of flour and continue to stir.
7. knead the dough into a smooth, springy ball.
8. apply some olive oil all over the dough.
9. cover loosely and keep in a large bowl at room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours.
10. the dough will double up and nicely leaven.

making the tomato basil pizza sauce:

1. blanch the tomatoes and the chop them.
2. heat oil. fry the chopped garlic,
3. add the tomatoes and wine.
4. let them cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes.
5. add the herbs, salt and pepper.
6. mix well. cook further for 3-4 minutes.

assembling the veg pizza

1. flatten the dough to a disk.
2. on a floured surface roll the dough.
3. place the dough onto a greased and dusted pan.
4. brush some olive oil on the pizza base.
5. spread the tomato sauce on the pizza.
6. top with the veggies.
7. spread the grated cheese.
8. bake the veg pizza in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees C.
9. serve veg pizza hot.

notes

few tips for veg pizza recipe:
1. the pizza dough can also be made in a food processor or electric mixer.
2. if the dough becomes sticky add some flour and vice versa. if the dough is not soft and a bit dry, then add some warm water.
3. i even made a thin crust pizza with this dough and it was excellent.
4. you can saute the veggies lightly in olive oil if you want.
5. the leftover pizza sauce can be refrigerated.

nutrition Information

serving size: 4-5