By Ria Elciario-McKeown
TheKitchn.com
I used to think homemade pizza wasn’t any good and that making it at home required a specialty oven, a specific type of flour, and even a stand mixer—I couldn’t have been more wrong. It turns out, all you need is an unfussy pizza dough, a balanced sauce, and your favorite toppings (seriously, you can go wild). That said, did you know that making vegan pizza is just as simple? Pizza dough is already plant-based—it’s usually the toppings that make them non-vegan. It’s very easy to make vegan pizza at home and feel like you’re not missing out on a classic pizza experience.
Why You’ll Love It
- Pantry-friendly dough. The dough is made with ingredients you might already have at home. Flour, water, salt, yeast, and a little extra virgin olive oil is all you need.
- Customizable. You can use any toppings you like. Leftover vegetables or your favorite pizza toppings (pineapple is allowed) make great additions.
Key Ingredients in Vegan Pizza
- All-purpose flour. Some recipes may call for 00 flour or bread flour, and while those can get you a more classic New York-style pizza, all-purpose flour makes an excellent dough.
- Tomato sauce. You can use store-bought or homemade pizza sauce here. Either way, make sure to taste the sauce before spreading it on the dough and adjust the seasoning according to taste. Too strong, and it will overpower the whole pizza; not enough flavor, and you’ll just be eating crushed tomatoes.
- The toppings. Personally, I like bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions, and vegan cheese. You can’t really go wrong.
Helpful Swaps
- Use vegetables you have on hand. You don’t have to use the same vegetables in this recipe. If you have any leftover broccoli florets or green onions, those work just as well. Your pizza, your rules.
- Use any vegan cheese you like. I personally like the Violife brand, but if you have another go-to, feel free to use it here.
Storage and Make-ahead Tips
- Refrigerate leftover pizza in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Reheat slices in a 350-degree oven, on the stovetop, or in an air fryer.
- You can freeze your pizza dough for up to three months. Just thaw in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 12 hours.
