Homemade Easy Vegan Pizza

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1. 1Step 1: In a stand mixer bowl or a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and quick rise yeast. Attach the dough attachment if using a stand mixer, or use a large wooden spoon, and pour in the hot water and olive oil. Begin mixing the dough. If using a stand mixer, mix on medium-high speed for 7-9 minutes, or knead the dough in the bowl. The dough should be slightly shaggy and tacky at this point.
2. 2Step 2: Lightly flour a clean surface and place the dough onto it. Lightly knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it becomes less tacky and more smooth. Place the dough ball into an oiled bowl, cover, and allow it to double in size by placing it in a warm area, at least 85F.
3. 3Step 3: Preheat the oven to 475F. Once the dough has doubled in size, lightly punch it down. Re-flour a clean surface or use a piece of parchment paper. Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it in half. If freezing the other half, see blog post for instructions.
4. 4Step 4: For the first pizza, form the dough into a disk shape. Place it on a floured parchment paper or lightly floured surface, and gently push the middle of the dough out, being careful not to stretch it. Your pizza should measure about 18 inches in diameter. Repeat for the remaining dough ball.
5. 5Step 5: Spread 1/2 to 2/3 cup pizza sauce over the dough, and sprinkle the vegan cheese on top. If making the garlicky white beans, combine the beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and sea salt together, then top on your pizza.
6. 6Step 6: Place the pizzas onto a pizza tray, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegan cheese melts and the edges of the dough are lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
7. 7Step 7: Garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy!
8. 8Step 8: Heat your grill and arrange your toppings (sauce, mozzarella) near the grill.
9. 9Step 9: Lightly brush your prepared dough with a little olive oil and place the dough onto the grill once the grill reaches 500F.
10. 10Step 10: Cover the grill and allow the dough to cook for 2-3 minutes. Then flip the dough and allow it to cook for another minute.
11. 11Step 11: Remove the dough from the grill and onto a baking sheet, and add on your toppings.
12. 12Step 12: Place the dough back onto the grill and cook for another 3 minutes until the cheese melts. If the cheese isn't melting fast enough but your crust is cooked, place the pizza into the oven at 475F for about 5 minutes.
13. 13Step 13: Remove from oven and top with basil and extra olive oil if desired, then serve!