Dairy-Free Sicilian Pizza

Experience the bold, vibrant flavors of Italy with this Dairy-Free Sicilian Pizza—a plant-based spin on a beloved classic. This recipe features a thick, airy crust prepared from scratch, topped with a rich homemade tomato sauce infused with garlic and oregano. Colorful toppings of red onion, sweet bell peppers, and briny black olives bring layers of texture and flavor, while fresh basil leaves lend a fragrant, peppery finish. Perfectly crispy and golden from oven-baking, this dairy-free delight proves that you don’t need cheese to create a satisfying pizza. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply looking for a fresh twist on traditional Sicilian pizza, this recipe guarantees an irresistible slice of comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 360 ml Warm water
• 10 g Active dry yeast
• 5 g Sugar
• 500 g Bread flour
• 10 g Salt
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 400 g Canned crushed tomatoes
• 5 g Dried oregano
• 2 Crushed garlic cloves
• 1 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 100 g Black olives, sliced
• 10 g Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add the bread flour, salt, and 30 ml of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough starts to form.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Lightly oil a large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside, covering it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm area for about 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).

Step 6

Grease a baking sheet or a Sicilian pizza pan with 15 ml of olive oil.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Place the dough into the prepared baking sheet, stretching it to fit the pan evenly.

Step 8

For the sauce, in a small saucepan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant.

Step 9

Add the canned crushed tomatoes and dried oregano to the saucepan. Season with salt to taste and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.

Step 10

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the stretched dough.

Step 11

Arrange the red onion slices, red bell pepper slices, and black olives on top of the sauce.

Step 12

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the vegetables are tender.

Step 13

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.

Step 14

Slice and serve the dairy-free Sicilian pizza warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1568.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2707.3

Total Fat 83.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5223.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 431.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.4g
Protein 71.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293.9mg	0%
Iron 31.6mg	0%
Potassium 2365.7mg	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: 27.1%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 62.5%