Vegan Deep Dish Pizza with 20 Minute Crust

By Vegan Richa · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic until translucent, then add the red bell pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the spinach, basil, thyme, salt and red pepper flakes, and cook until the spinach wilts.
3. For the dough, mix the warm water, yeast and sugar and let sit a few minutes. Add 1.5 cups flour, the salt, semolina and oil and mix well with a spoon.
4. Add a little more flour if needed, gather the dough and knead for a few seconds until soft. Let it rest in a warm place for 15 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 435°F (225°C).
6. Oil the dough, shape it into a rough ball, then press it with some flour into an 8 to 9 inch pan with tall sides, letting it rise a little above the edge. Keep the base thick enough to hold the heavy toppings.
7. Layer vegan mozzarella, pizza sauce, the pepper and spinach mixture, and any other vegetables, then add olives, more sauce, more vegan mozzarella, fresh basil and red pepper flakes.
8. Bake at 435°F (225°C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Scatter fresh basil on top and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

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