2cupsdouble-zero “00” flour or all-purpose flour- extra for dusting
1/2packagedried active yeast (4g)
3/4cupwarm water
1tspsalt
1tspHedessent Gorgonzola Flavouring
1/2tspHedessent Bread Crust Flavouring
Pizza Sauce
1cupvegan sour cream
1/4cupfresh basil, sliced
1tspHedessent Parmesan Flavouring
5-10dropsGorgonzola Flavouring- optional
Toppings
1cupoyster mushrooms, torn apart
1/2cupvegan mozzarella, shredded
1handfulfresh thyme- adjust to preference
1headgarlic, peeled
1shallot, peeled and sliced in half
2tbspavocado oil
1/2tspHedessent Mushroom Porcino Flavouring
Pinchsalt
Instructions
Making Your Dough
In a large bowl, combine the warm water and salt, whisk to dissolve. Add the yeast. Let activate for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add the flour, Bread Crust, and Gorgonzola flavours to your dough. Combine everything with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough is formed.
Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. The ball will still be wet. Let rest under a clean tea towel for 20 minutes.
Knead the dough for another few minutes until you get a smooth ball. Allow to rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Cut the dough ball into 2 pieces and shape them into tight round balls
Preheat oven to 450F.
Making Your Toppings
While the oven is preheating, prepare your toppings and sauce. Add the veggies, herbs, oil, and Mushroom Porcino to your pan, roast until soft, and remove from heat.
While your vegetables are cooking, in a separate bowl, combine vegan sour cream, sliced basil, and Parmesan flavour. Mix and set aside.
Assembling Your Pizza
Working one at a time, shape the pizza dough. Move to pizza pan, flattening and moulding to the pan.
Spoon on the sauce, add toppings, then layer on shredded cheese. Top with a few extra drops of Bread Crust, Gorgonzola, and/or Parmesan for that added hit of extra cheesy flavour.
Bake the pizza until golden brown, approximately 10-15 minutes, rotating pizzas 180° at the halfway mark for even browning. Slice and enjoy!
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Notes
This recipe, as written, makes 2 medium-sized pizzas. If you prefer a larger pizza, don’t separate dough and follow the instructions as listed. When using heat with flavours, more flavouring is typically needed to compensate for some loss during the cooking process. However, as with any new ingredient in the kitchen, the best rule of thumb is to start small, then taste and adjust as needed.And, as always, have fun with Hedessent Flavours to create any flavour combinations you love, using the toppings of your choice! The sky is the limit!
Make-ahead dough instructions
Follow above steps, but instead of letting dough rest for one hour, place dough balls on a floured plate or container and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours and up to 72 hours. The longer you let it rest, the more sour & soft the dough will become.
Before shaping the dough, allow it to come to room temperature and relax for 1 hour.
Alternate Garlic Roasting Options
You can optionally roast the head of garlic in the oven. Cut the tops off, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in tin foil. Roast for 20-30 minutes, until very soft. Then stir into veggie mixture prior to assembly.