Brea’s thin-crust vegan pizza
I’m a pizza addict, so I was pretty anxious to see how a vegan version would taste. In one word: INCREDIBLE!! I loaded up on veggies, vegan pepperoni (YAY!) and Soy Cheese. Super yummy, very cheesy and VERY authentic!! I’m a sauce fan, but if you’re not, then you could definitely use tomatoes, black beans (mmm…mexican pizza!!), or even silken tofu! The possibilities are ENDLESS! Pizza is another great “clean out your fridge meal, by the way. At my house, pizza night is one where I look in the fridge and realize I have just enough of everything for toppings.
Did I mention the insanely-tasty WHOLE WHEAT crust? It’s awesome. Very crispy, crunch and chewy all at the same time!! AND IT’S THIN!! I’ve never been a huge fan of pan or hand-tossed crusts, so my version suits me just fine. AND it’s incredibly EASY!! So…without further ado:
Brea’s Thin-Crust Pizza
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 c of water (room temp)
1/2 tsp yeast
2 c whole wheat flour
1 c marinara/pizza sauce
1-2 cups assorted vegetables for toppings
1 cup shredded cheez (I like Vegan Gourmet)
Vegan “parmesan” for sprinkling
**You will also need 2 12-inch squares of parchment paper**
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place the water in a bowl and dissolve the yeast. Add the flour and work into a ball. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until springy (about 5 minutes). Cut dough in half. Take half and place it on parchment paper. Press dough out into 10″ circle. Top with everything but the cheez. Bake on pizza pan or stone (on parchment) for 5 minutes. Rotate 180 degrees. Bake for 3 minutes more. Add cheez, bake 3 minutes more. Remove from oven and transfer to pizza platter. Cool for 3-5 minutes. Makes 2 10-inch pizzas.
I couldnt figure out how to review this on facebook. BTW I am a fan on facebook to. I made these pizzas tonite and I absolutely loved them. No one realized it was a wheat dough they thought it was just golden in color. The dough was very simple and to the point and fool proof. It had a great texture cooked evenly and had a crisp but soft taste. I loaded everything onto my pizza and half 1/2 left over for lunch tomorrow. I also made stromboli with the same dough and it came out fantastic. I also brushed them with an olive oil compound with fresh garlic rosemary and basil. Fantasmic! My mom is exetremly picky and loved them as did my aunt. Super fabulous. And I have enough for Daddie if he comes over to. The pizzas are large enough to share to and great idea for parties! I already invited my sister over for pizza. 5 stars from me now i best get to helping Momma clean the kitchen before i get yelled at!
I am so glad that you liked it!