Best Vegan Pizza Dough Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is vegan pizza dough made of? ›

Often times, pizza dough is naturally vegan. The basic pizza dough formula is just water, flour, yeast, and salt. The only times that eggs or dairy are used for a bread recipe is typically just for enriched doughs (like brioche or cinnamon rolls– which we have the vegan options for on the blog!).

The secret to great dough isn't kneading or throwing . . .

“Pizza dough made at home should be 50 percent water. Pizza needs to cook longer in a home oven, which means the dough needs to be more hydrated.” But don't let it to get soggy . . .“It's important to spread the dough very well and very evenly,” explains Falco.

Vinegar: Strengthens gluten and helps dough to rise higher. May enhance yeast activity in small amounts, or is at least unharmful. Retards yeast in large quantities. From a teaspoon to a tablespoon per loaf is typical, depending on the flavor desired and the vinegar being used.

Dough base (modified tapioca starch, rice flour, sugar, potato starch, millet flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, salt), water, nonfat dry milk, yeast, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), deactivated yeast.

Our original hand-tossed dough is tasty, plant-based and contains no animal products.

Flour is the main ingredient in pizza dough, and the type you use can have a big effect on the end result. All-purpose flour will work fine, but if you want a chewier crumb and a better hole structure, you should consider buying yourself some high protein bread flour.

The Italian pizza crust is thin but perfectly balanced. It's not too crunchy and made with wheat flour and olive oil. Sometimes they may add herbs to the dough as well as the sauce. Many people don't know this, but there's a chance they may have never tried Italian pizza, even if they've eaten pizza a hundred times.

Homemade deep-pan pizza: Jamie Oliver

We're talking crispy on the outside, spongy in the middle, with just three ingredients for the base – flour, salt, water. For your toppings, be creative, and embrace what's in your fridge and store cupboard – the possibilities are endless.

Honey creates a more golden crust than sugar does. It also helps to keep bread moist and adds a distinctive flavor. Because of its antibacterial properties, it retards mold, which improves the shelf life of baked products. But that antibacterial property has a downside—some honeys can kill yeast.

What does lemon juice do to pizza dough? ›

So, with this recipe, you would use 14g of yeast, OR 7g of baking soda/bicarbonate of soda and 7g of lemon juice. 7g is about 1.5 teaspoons. You can use fresh lemon juice or bottled lemon juice. The lemon juice 'activates' the baking soda and creates a kind of fizz in the pizza dough.

Adding fat to dough can improve its texture and enhance its flavor.

In most cases, vegan pizza is healthier. If you think about it, this really isn't surprising — it's made of plants, after all. A plant-based pizza is totally free of animal products like meat and dairy, both of which tend to have a lot of saturated fat and “bad” cholesterol, according to Healthline.

Are your doughs vegan or vegetarian friendly? Our Regular Dough do not contain any animal by-products. Any Mono or Di Glycerides or Enzymes are not derived from animals.

Abundance of Nutrients: Vegan pizza allows you to enjoy the abundance of nutrients found in plant-based ingredients. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds used in vegan pizza are packed with essential vitamins (such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate) and minerals (such as potassium, magnesium, and iron).

Q: Is pizza dough vegan? A: Typically yes, most pizza dough is vegan since it's made from water, flour, yeast, and salt. However, some variations may include dairy products like butter or milk, so always check the ingredients.