this recipe ofhomemade veg pizzais a pizza recipe made from scratch. except the cheese, no ready made sauces or pizza bread bases areused. this is a basic veg pizza. i have used onion and capsicum as the only veggies. you can use your own assorted veggies for the pizza.for the flavorings of the saucei have used dried oregano and basil. however you can use fresh oregano and basil too. i have made many pizza sauces right from my teen years. but this was the best sauce i have made. it has become a personal favorite. you can also have a look at the recipes of:
thepizza breadis made from maida(all purpose flour).wheat flour can be used too. but wheat flour will make the pizza bread base a little dense.
pizza recipe | veg pizza recipe | homemade pizza recipeprep time2hrs20minscook time20minstotal time2hrs40minsveg pizza recipe - veggie pizza recipe fromscratch.cuisine:italianservings:medium sized pizzasor 2 large pizzasauthor:dassana amitingredients (1 cup = 250 ml)for the pizza bread base:.3cupsall purpose flour(maida).1cupwarm wateror add as required.2teaspoonsdry active yeast.¼teaspoonsugar.2tablespoonsolive oil.½teaspoonsaltor add as required.some olive oil for brushing.all purpose flour(maida) or cornmeal (makki ka atta) or semolina for sprinklingfor the tomato sauce:.4 to 5medium tomatoes,finely chopped.2 to 3medium garlic cloves,finely chopped.2tablespoonsolive oil.2tablespoonsred wine,optional.2teaspoondried basilor 2 tablespoons fresh basil.1teaspoondried oreganoor 1 tablespoon fresh oregano.freshly crushed or ground black pepper,as required.saltas requiredtoppings for 2 medium sized pizzas:.1onion,sliced.1capsicum(bell pepper), sliced.1tomato,chopped or sliced, optional.8-9pitted green olives,sliced, optional.8-9pitted black olives,sliced, optional.grated mozarella cheeseor pizza cheese,as required*.fresh or dried herbs,as requiredhow to make recipemaking pizza dough:1.sprinkle sugar in warm water.2.add yeast. stir and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10-15 mins till it becomes frothy,3.in a bowl add one cup flour, salt, olive oil and the frothy yeast mixture.4.stir. add another cup of flour.5.stir again. the mixture become sticky.6.add the last cup of flour and continueto stir.7.knead the dough into a smooth, springy ball.8.apply some olive oil all over the dough.9.cover loosely and keep in a large bowlat room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours.10.the dough will double up and nicely leaven.making pizza sauce:1.blanch the tomatoes and the chop them.2.heat oil. fry the chopped garlic. add the tomatoes and wine.3.let them cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes.4.add the herbs, salt and pepper.5.mix well. cook further for 3 to 4 minutes.assembling and making veg pizza:1.flatten the dough to a disk.2.on a floured surface roll the dough.3.place the dough onto a greased and dusted pan.4.brush some olive oil on the pizza base.5.spread the tomato sauce on the pizza.6.top with the veggies. spread the grated cheese.7.bake the veg pizza in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees C.8.serve veg pizza hot.recipe notesfew tips for making pizza recipe:1.the pizza dough can also be made in afood processor or electric mixer.2.if the dough becomes sticky add someflour and vice versa. if the dough is not soft and a bit dry, then add somewarm water.3.i even made a thin crust pizza with this dough and it was excellent.4.you can saute the veggies lightly in olive oil if you want.5.the leftover pizza sauce can be refrigerated.6.leftover pizza dough can be refrigerated or freezed. if freezed, it stays well for a month. this is a step by step homemade veg pizza recipei have divided the format into 3 parts viz:1: making the pizza bread,2: making the pizza sauce and3: assembling the pizza.i have adapted the recipe fromthe bread biblecookbook.