Easy Vegan Pizza Dough Recipe + Topping Ideas

You can make vegan pizza dough at home using only six ingredients. It takes a little preparation and a few minutes of work. The result is a flavorful dough made with clean ingredients! I have included toppings themes to make your pizza night perfect!

I love making vegan pizza dough at home. It is very easy and only requires a few ingredients—six to be exact. The result is a thin-crust dough that is sturdy enough to hold your favorite toppings!

Making pizza at home prevents you from accidentally eating animal products, preservatives, and additives. Add it all up: What’s not to love? Plant-based pizza made with clean ingredients!

I have also included some topping ideas for you. Use them to make a pizza night, or you can always make a pizza bar, much like my baked potato bar. All you have to do is prepare the dough and ingredients and let your family and friends create their custom pizza!

What I Love About This Recipe

• This recipe is easy and perfect for bakers of all levels.
• This dough is soft while also strong enough to hold all your toppings.
• The dough is plant-based, vegan, and free of preservatives.
• Your house smells like freshly baked bread, which is amazing!
• It pairs perfectly with a kale crunch salad for a family dinner the kids will love!

Is all Pizza Dough Vegan?

Generally speaking, most dough is vegan. But, when it comes to pizza dough, they often include dairy products. You can always read the labels to see if milk, fat, or other products are in your pizza dough. Or, you can make your own. In my humble opinion, homemade food is always better.

Ingredient Notes

• Active Dry Yeast – Always check the expiration date before using any yeast to ensure it’s fresh. Because yeast is a living organism, expired yeast will not produce a good rise or possibly any rise at all.
• Corn Meal – If you like a bit of crunch, scatter corn meal on the baking sheet before baking. (My husband insists on corn meal!)
• Flour – I prefer using all-purpose flour, which is easy to find and universal for most recipes. I also like to use King Arthur’s flour, a high-quality brand easily found in most grocery stores. If you prefer, you can use bread flour, which will give you a slightly airier texture.

See the recipe card for complete information on ingredients and quantities.

Instructions

Step 1: Activate the yeast

• Whisk together warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar in a large bowl.
• Let stand for 7-10 minutes or until foamy.

Step 2: Make the dough

• Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
• Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
• Knead for 5-7 minutes or until smooth, elastic, and no dough sticks to your fingers.

Step 3: First rise

• Grease a large bowl with oil or nonstick spray.
• Place the dough in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
• Let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes or until it is doubled in size.

Step 4: Shape and second rise

• Preheat the oven to 475°F (250°C).
• Punch down the dough and divide it in half.
• Pat one-half into a disk and shape it into a 12-inch circle.
• Place the dough on a baking sheet or pizza pan and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
• Let rise for 15 minutes.

Step 5: Top

• Brush the top of the dough with olive oil.
• Push dents into the surface to prevent bubbling.
• Top with your favorite toppings.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Vegan Toppings Ideas

When it comes to pizza toppings, I am all about themes. I like pizza to have a particular flavor, whether Italian, Greek, or American. I also limit my toppings to two to four. Too many toppings cause the flavor to get lost. And when you bite into your pizza, you want to go, “OMG!” Here are a few of my favorite ways to top pizza when making it from home.

• American – I like to stick with standard cheese and pepperoni. My husband takes it a step further and always tops his with jalapenos.
• Italian – Stick with a standard Margarita, a little tomato sauce, and mozzarella. It can be hard to find vegan baby mozzarella. Instead, try using Mykone liquid mozzarella. Once the pizza is out of the oven, top it with fresh basil.
• Greek – Top your pizza with classic Greek flavors. red onions, kalamata olives, and feta cheese!
• Mediterranean Pizza – Use pesto sauce for the base, then top with mozzarella, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil. I love using sun-dried tomato pesto sauce!