Vegan Pizza Dough

(6)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
8

Be sure to use only rapid-rise yeast to make this easy pizza dough; regular dry yeast has to be activated with hot water before it's added to the flour mixture.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

  • ½ cup cornmeal

  • 2 envelopes (¼ ounce each) rapid-rise yeast

  • 4 teaspoons coarse salt

  • ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for brushing

Directions

  1. Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse together flour, cornmeal, yeast, and salt. With processor running, add oil and then 2 cups cold water in a steady stream; process until dough just forms a ball.

  2. Turn out dough onto a floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, 3 to 4 times. Place in a resealable plastic bag; let rise until doubled in bulk, 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (let come to room temperature before proceeding, about 40 minutes).

  3. Divide dough into four equal portions; roll into balls, and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap until puffed, about 20 minutes.

  4. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place each dough ball on a baking sheet; using your hands, gently flatten, and pull into 8-by-10-inch ovals. Top as desired.

  5. Bake until crust is golden brown and toppings are hot, rotating sheets halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes.

Related Articles