- Dough:
- 1 1/3 cups warm water (between 100o-110oF, anything over 130oF 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 of cornmeal for dusting the pan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of basil
- Pinch of parsley
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup tomato powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup 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 cup cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, asiago)
- Diced bell peppers
- (Other toppings optional)
Directions:
- Whisk warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar 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
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough for 3-4 minutes
- Place dough into lightly greased bowl, turning to coat all sides in oil
- Cover with plastic wrap & let rise for 90 minutes @ room temp
- Preheat over to 475o and lightly grease baking sheet. Sprinkle baking sheet lightly with cornmeal
- Punch down dough to remove air bubbles. Divide dough in half. For each ball of dough, flatten the dough into a disc on a lightly floured surface
- Place on prepared pan and shape edge of dough to desired crust style (be sure dough is stretch to 12 inches diameter)
- Brush 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 (see sauce instructions below)
- Top with your favorite toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes
- Slice and serve immediately!
Notes:
*This recipe yields two 12 inch pizzas, with 6 servings of vegetables per pizza*
Homemade sauce instructions (using AFI tomato powder):
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl whisk to combine until homogeneous
- Add water and olive oil to saucepan and bring to boil
- Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the dry ingredients
- Let cool before using to top pizza


