Cheesy Veggie Pizza Extravaganza

This mouth-watering vegetarian pizza features a perfectly chewy crust, vibrant tomato sauce, and a medley of fresh green peppers, black olives, and sweet onions. Topped with zesty pepper jack cheese, it offers a delightful kick that will satisfy your cravings. Perfect for pizza night, this recipe is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Bake it up for a cheesy goodness that everyone will love!
ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese
steps
- 1.
In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water; let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2.
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil; stir until a dough forms.
- 3.
Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 4.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 5.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a greased pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 6.
In a small bowl, mix crushed tomatoes and oregano, then spread over the dough.
- 7.
Top with sliced green peppers, black olives, and onions. Sprinkle shredded pepper jack cheese evenly on top.
- 8.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9.
Remove from oven, slice, and enjoy your veggie pizza extravaganza!