Homemade Veggie Pizza

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 , 15 ounce
• 1 , 6 ounce
• 0.5 small onion , Optional
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic , finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1.25 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups chopped green bell pepper , Optional
• 0.5 cups chopped onion , Optional
• 0.5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms , Optional
• 0.25 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.

2. 2

   Sift flour, sugar, 1 tablespoon oregano, and 1 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Mix egg and oil into dry ingredients; stir in yeast mixture. When dough has pulled together, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, then place dough in bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (235 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Cook and stir diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, 1 tablespoon oregano, garlic, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Punch down dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a knife to divide dough into two equal pieces--do not tear. Shape dough into rounds and let rest for 10 minutes. Form dough into rectangles, and place onto prepared baking sheet. Spoon tomato sauce over dough. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; top with bell pepper, onion, and mushroom. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over top.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated oven until crust is browned and crisp and cheese has melted, 20 to 25 minutes.