Homemade Vegan Pizza with Cauliflower Cheese
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups flour (360g)
- 1 packet of yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 tsp salt
Vegan cheese
- 1/2 cauliflower (375g)
- 3.5 tbsp tapioca flour
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1-2 tsp salt
- 1/2 to 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
Pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp parsley
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- a pinch of red pepper flakes
Preparation
Warm 1 cup of water to 110-115°F (43-46°C)
Pour the sugar and yeast packet into the warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy
Sift half of the flour and salt into a large bowl
Add the olive oil and activated yeast mixture, then gradually add the remaining flour while mixing until a sticky dough forms
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 1 minute, adding a little flour if too sticky or water if too dry, until smooth and soft
Form the dough into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for at least 30 minutes or until doubled
While the dough rises, cut the cauliflower into small chunks and boil until fork-tender
Drain the cooked cauliflower and blend with the remaining vegan cheese ingredients and 1/2 cup non-dairy milk, adding more milk as needed
Pizza assembly
Mix the pizza sauce ingredients in a bowl
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C)
Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to form a pizza base
Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough
Spread the vegan cheese over the sauce
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted
Tips
Warm the water in the microwave for about 30 seconds if a thermometer is not available
Test the water temperature with your finger; it should feel like a very hot bath
Add the flour in two halves to avoid adding too much at once; the amount of flour may vary by day
Use as little non-dairy milk as possible when blending the cheese for a better texture
