Easy Vegan Pizza Dough Recipe

Gather the ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast, warm water, and sugar, mixing gently until combined. Allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes, or until bubbly. Add the olive oil, flour, and salt, adding more flour as necessary until forming a soft dough. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl and should feel just a little sticky. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes, or until elastic. Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl, covered, in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until​ the dough has doubled in bulk. (I usually place a bowl of warm water beneath my dough bowl to help it rise, especially if the air in my kitchen feels dry.) Once the dough has doubled in bulk, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for several minutes until smooth and elastic. Use immediately to make pizzas or stromboli, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.