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Vegan Focaccia Pizza

Vegan Focaccia Pizza

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Ingredients
  

Focaccia:

  • 1 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp cane sugar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 2 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp  red pepper flakes optional

Suggested Toppings:

  • 1/2 - 1 cup pizza sauce
  • Vegan Mozzarella
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced garlic
  • Chopped basil
  • Oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, yeast, and sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
  • In a separate bowl or standing mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, place the flour, salt, ¼ cup of the olive oil, and the yeast mixture and mix on medium speed until the dough forms a ball around the hook, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead several times, sprinkling with more flour, as needed, and form into a ball. Brush a large bowl with olive oil, and place the dough inside. Cover with and set aside for 1 hour to let the dough rise and doubled in size.
  • Coat a 9 x 18 -inch rimmed baking sheet with the remaining ¼ cup olive oil and brush to evenly cover.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough several times.
  • Then, place the dough in the oiled pan and press to spread it out to the pan’s edges. Flip the dough over and spread it to the edges again.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cover the baking sheet and allow the dough to rise again until it has doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
  • Uncover the dough, make indentations with your fingers, every few inches apart, all over the dough.
  • Sprinkle with the rosemary. Carefully cover the dough with the pizza sauce, vegan cheese, veggies, and oregano. Bake for 25-30 minutes.