Dairy-Free Pizza Perfection

Dairy-Free Pizza Perfection

This dairy-free pizza features a golden homemade crust, a savory tomato sauce, and your favorite toppings finished with a plant-based cheese. It’s easy to customize and so satisfying — no one will miss the dairy!

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2½ cups all-purpose or bread flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• For the toppings:
• ½ cup dairy-free pizza or marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded dairy-free cheese (like Daiya, Violife, or homemade cashew cheese)
• Toppings: sliced mushrooms, olives, peppers, onions, spinach, or cooked chicken/tofu (optional)

Directions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in olive oil, flour, and salt. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
3. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven now.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into your desired shape.
6. Transfer to a baking sheet or hot pizza stone.
7. Spread with tomato sauce and add your dairy-free cheese and toppings.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and toppings are cooked.
9. Slice and serve hot!