Dairy-Free Classic Deep Dish Pizza

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this Dairy-Free Classic Deep Dish Pizza—a hearty, plant-forward take on the iconic Chicago-style pizza. Boasting a golden, buttery crust made from scratch, this deep-dish delight skips the dairy while delivering all the indulgent flavor you crave. The rich tomato base is layered with a medley of savory cooked sausage, vibrant bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and tangy black olives, topped with nutrient-packed nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami punch. Enhanced with aromatic spices like oregano, basil, and garlic, every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this dairy-free deep dish pizza pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or your favorite appetizer, creating a crowd-pleasing meal for pizza night or casual gatherings. Whether you're dairy-free by choice or necessity, this recipe proves you don't need cheese to enjoy an ooey-gooey, satisfying pizza experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:125 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cup cornmeal
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives
• 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 6

Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large circle, approximately 14 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Sprinkle the cornmeal evenly over the bottom and sides of a 12-inch deep dish pizza pan.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the dough to the pan, pressing it firmly onto the bottom and up the sides.

Step 9

Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough base.

Step 10

Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and onion powder over the tomato layer.

Step 11

Evenly scatter the cooked sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, and black olives over the sauce.

Step 12

Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the toppings to add a cheesy flavor.

Step 13

Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Step 14

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 15

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2296.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3600.2

Total Fat 159.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 179.9mg	0%
Sodium 5375.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 449.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.4g	0%
Total Sugars 54.7g
Protein 99.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 426.1mg	0%
Iron 35.9mg	0%
Potassium 3638.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 49.5%