Ingredients:
•Dough: |
◦ | 1 1/3 cups | warm water (between 100°-110°F, anything over 130°F kills the yeast) |
◦ | 2 1/4 tsp | instant yeast (1 standard packet) |
◦ | 1 tbsp | granulated sugar |
◦ | 2 tbsp | olive oil |
◦ | 3/4 tsp | salt |
◦ | 3 cups | all-purpose unbleached flour |
◦ | 1/2 cup | cauliflower powder |
◦ | Sprinkle | cornmeal for dusting the pan |
◦ | 1 tsp | garlic powder |
◦ | Pinch | of basil |
◦ | Pinch | of parsley |
•Sauce: |
◦ | 1/2 cup | tomato powder |
◦ | 1 tbsp | olive oil |
◦ | 1 1/2 cups | water |
◦ | 1/2 tsp | garlic powder |
◦ | 1 tsp | sugar |
◦ | Pinch | of salt |
◦ | 1/4 tsp | baking soda |
◦ | Pinch | of basil |
◦ | Pinch | of parsley |
◦ | 1 tbsp | red bell pepper powder |
◦ | 1 1/2 tbsp | mushroom granules |
•Toppings: |
◦ | 1 1/2 cups | cheese of your choice |
◦ | Optional | other toppings |
Directions:
• | Combine warm water, yeast, granulated sugar and whisk together. cover, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. |
• | Add olive oil, salt, cauliflower powder and flour to mixture. Mix by hand or use mixer on low speed for 2 minutes. |
• | Put dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 3-4 minutes. |
• | Place dough into a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat all sides in oil. Cover with plastic wrap & let rise for 90 minutes at room temperature. |
• | Preheat oven to 475°F. |
• | Lightly grease a baking sheet, and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal, set aside. |
• | Punch down dough to remove the air bubbles. Divide dough in half, for each half flatten into a disc on a lightly floured surface. |
• | Place on lightly greased pan and shape edge of dough to desired crust style. Stretch dough to 12 inches diameter. |
• | Brush the top of dough lightly with olive oil, then season with garlic powder and seasonings. |
• | Add sauce and spread evenly with the back of a large spoon. |
• | Top with your favorite toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes. |
• | Slice and serve immediately. |
Homemade sauce instructions:
• | Combine dry ingredients in a bowl whisk until homogeneous. |
• | In a saucepan add water and olive oil, bring to boil. |
• | Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the dry ingredients. |
• | Let cool before using to top pizza. |
Yield two 12-inch pizzas, with 6 servings of vegetables per pizza.