With chorizo, avocados, cilnatro, and Daiya cheese!
CC image via flickr user bamalibrarylady.

This week on twitter:

• reblogged from happinessforhonesty: in chase you have not noticed. i fucking love corn. http://t.co/dingm0eC ->
• veganpussy: #Vegan Pb & cherry jam blondies with Swedish Glace vanilla ice cream (Taken with Instagram) http://t.co/GR6gRedo ->
• izzyblogsfood: After a calm, long bath, only green tea ice cream and a piece of dark chocolate can make me fe… http://t.co/KeTvFSSI ->
• solillafitclub: Made a vegan pizza for Bondi and me. #vegan #pizza #loveislove http://t.co/KwuxqI67 ->
• thedailywhat: GIF of the Day: Kitten Pizza Galaxy Animated GIF version of “Kitten Pizza Galaxy” byBeth Zimme… http://t.co/EOaWCDk5 ->
• reblogged from kreations: BBQ Chick’n Pizzzza! http://t.co/IcJDz9z3 ->
• sweetcinephilia: In heaven: #vegan mint galactica ice cream #glutenfree #coconutbliss (Taken with Instagram a… http://t.co/ABuoz3av ->
• fuckyeahtattoos: got a little tiny doug inspired pizza tat because (you guessed it) I FUCKING LOVE PIZZA, FOR… http://t.co/PImHqM21 ->
• the-naked-joker: More vegan ice cream from J.P. Licks! This flavor is chunky peanut butter (hemp-based). http://t.co/9ltvnSXK ->
• annavelociraptor: THANK YOU SO MUCH WILL! #vegan #pizza #veggilicious #birmingham (at Gristhorpe Manor) http://t.co/eVYZ1s3l ->
• reblogged from hopicecream: Limited time only, Vegan Chocolate Almond Milk Ice Cream Cake by the slice! $4+ta… http://t.co/l6hXLDAb ->
• reblogged from beau-ootifulsoup: Avocado pizza! http://t.co/s5knDIhN ->
• hemlocking: vegan chocolate lavender shake from sweet ritual in Austin, tx made with love 🙂 http://t.co/ZZzB4wYE ->
• Homemade Fudgesicles – reblogged from thebrokenfoodie: Beyond super simple recipe to curb your craving withou… http://t.co/SgZrbO4x ->
• souperherov: Melts! #vegan #pizza http://t.co/E38rUdBM ->

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Vegan pizza from Beau Jo’s in Idaho Springs, Colorado!
CC image via flickr user dustbowlballad.

This week on twitter:

• the last slice lives on http://t.co/FoSA9spH ->
• veganlane: #seriously (Taken with Instagram at Eagle Rock 90041) http://t.co/gXiyuWUJ ->
• reblogged from purismdiaries: Thick crust pizza and salad. http://t.co/mobpL5Dd ->
• Butternut Squash with Seed Brittle – moocatveganicecream: ice cream: oven roasted butternut squash (butternut… http://t.co/XRuAHrX9 ->
• reblogged from veganinsuburbia: Whilst us Australians wait patiently for Daiya to hit our shores, we spend ou… http://t.co/RuZSeXHr ->
• reblogged from loveistheonlyvveapon: Satan is Vegan. http://t.co/mWTy2VUe ->
• martyntweedie: I made pizza tonight!Wholewheat dough, bbq sauce base (homemade except for the BBQ flavour) to… http://t.co/BNtzb4qA ->
• pizza is not a matter of life or death. http://t.co/LWOCtrgC ->
• kaleandnooch: Dessert from last night. We’ve learned that eating Coconut Bliss straight out of the pint can b… http://t.co/YqUQ5yUX ->
• reblogged from silviahhzombiee: #vegan spinach and mushroom #pizza from #WholeFoodsMarket yumm! I #loved it ^… http://t.co/Lf17ZEu3 ->
• dancing popsicles http://t.co/6GmGrzeC ->
• doublefancy: vegan pizza brunch with the crush this morning/afternoon, here’s what we made: tofu scramble and… http://t.co/7TS582ef ->
• Pesto Pizza on a semolina Crust & Margherita Pizza with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce http://t.co/0BLjiIbH #vegan #pizza #whatveganseat ->
• reblogged from doublefancy: when life gives you leftover pizza dough and tofu scramble make breakfast buns fo… http://t.co/zI1afcuE ->
• fuckyeahstickandpoke: Pizza done on my girlfriend, by me! 😀 http://t.co/tcy4Z39N ->

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Two slices of ‘za from Il Buco in Auckland!
CC image via flickr user moirabot.

This week on twitter:

• from-meat-to-bean: Day 120: Vegan pizza. AGAIN. I have a problem. http://t.co/JIEMKDW3 ->
• sweater-weather: Sundae, bloody sundae. http://t.co/MIjV7Fpc ->
• Deep dish pizza with spinach, cashew ricotta and beer bread crust – Chicago-style deep dish pizza with cashew… http://t.co/LaGKCUF1 ->
• Roasted Banana – moocatveganicecream: oven roasted bananas (bananas, agave nectar, Earth Balance) / hemp milk… http://t.co/h0hi4uWg ->
• challenge accepted http://t.co/I6AasXqS ->
• reblogged from healthyvegann: Mmm. Pita pizza with daiya, gardein chik’n and broccoli. http://t.co/NhhluWSY ->
• reblogged from liber-ate: MozzaRisella – Vegan, dairy-free, soy-free and gluten-free Mozzarella style cheese!… http://t.co/NlCTdKax ->
• how to make the best snowman http://t.co/boZbcdSA ->
• mariahteshura: Vegan nachos/pizza/carrot cake…best bday dinner ever @ peace food cafe nyc http://t.co/Kj2lU8A7 ->
• jeffrubinjeffrubin: Woahwoahwoah – tell me more about this guitar. (via Pitchfork and also via my friend Adam) http://t.co/kl6z8mFP ->
• reblogged from specialbored: Waltz on down to Vinnie’s Pizzeria…. http://t.co/NBKojh5a ->
• ghostcrab: Chocolate Orange Banana “Ice Cream” 4 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen 3 or 4 tbsp cocoa powder zes… http://t.co/x000j9eK ->
• anitivoni: very vegan pie on multigrain w daiya at pizza fusion in weston, fl http://t.co/zh2WWMXe ->
• chasingpictures: Yumyumyumyum http://t.co/UTNqrDXI ->
• janedoughxvx: Eating all the #vegan pizza. (at Whole Foods Market) http://t.co/tZaIOTNh ->
• from-meat-to-bean: Day 201: Vegan pizza from whole foods grocery store. Goodbye winter break! http://t.co/EJxNYgbL ->

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Breakfast pizza! “At the Riverwest Co-Op Cafe in Milwaukee. BBQ sauce, vegan sausage, veggies & tofu scramble on top of an awesome crust. Potatoes & fruit on the side.”
CC image via Rambling Vegan on flickr.

This week on twitter:

• andrewfulford: #vegan #pizza & #yuengling so damn good. (at Pizza Fusion of Westchase) http://t.co/7ep2Qi8T ->
• vegangonejahn: Been craving dessert since last night #vegan #nativefoods http://t.co/q1yCNVr3 ->
• kaleandnooch: Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza
  Features of Detroit-style pizza:
  1) square
  2) thick, chewy crust
  … http://t.co/auVHJSmT ->
• cultavegan: Squished some icecream in between two of my gluten free chocolate chip cookies for these deliciou… http://t.co/A8ic5KDi ->
• vegansaurus: Kale is a winter veggie and this season we’re here to EAT IT ALL! Starting with Almost Vegan Che… http://t.co/9WRD93xs ->
• bakeanddestroy: Go to @dimospizza this month & grab a slice of the #vegan special! If you love it the recipe … http://t.co/iboJL5Sx ->
• Lemon-Orange Green Tea Ice Cream! I could seriously eat this by the quart, y'all. http://t.co/u8IDCZNH ->
• find tons of hot local pizzas in your area now http://t.co/nkCJOYwr ->
• avanianahata: Homemade vegan pizza with #sage and #avocado #vegan #organic #whatveganseat #veganfoodporn #veg… http://t.co/3kuFrBRK ->
• turquoiserainbowdragon asked: If I had a wish granting snail named Snwishes, I would wish for all of the… http://t.co/lrUTuf3W ->
• fuckyeahfatvegans: THIN MINT GIRLSCOUT COOKIE MILK SHAKE MOTHERFUCKERS
  1. talk you roommate into going halvsi… http://t.co/qQhLbxQp ->
• wtfdoyoueatvegan: Monday- coconut bliss dark chocolate ice cream http://t.co/CzJVi3QV ->
• kevinschaparros: Came home to this last night after work. Sooo sweet. Thank you Barbara! http://t.co/gLRAlSn2 ->
• awfulshame: last meal before fasting for 24 hours 🙁 http://t.co/pMgYdrG3 ->
• cupidnesbit: This was me at work~* http://t.co/PWzaM1Cz ->
• vegnews: Hello, milkshake! And not just any milkshake—a Salted Caramel Milkshake complete with vegan Baileys!… http://t.co/JJhB5SZv ->
• Childhood feels engage! http://t.co/0OmwdYun ->
• veganlyyours: 12/1 Blackbird Pizzeria during day trip to Philly!
  BFF and I went to Philadelphia for the day t… http://t.co/1KXYg9N7 ->

Pizza #1: a vegan cheeseburger beer crust pizza, with cheddar Daiya cheese,
Yves Meatless Ground Round, onions, tomatoes, black olives,
and my own homemade pizza sauce!

When I spotted a beer crust pizza on B’klynHeart’s tumblr, I knew I had to try it. Luckily, she was nice enough to share the recipe, which as it turns out is from King Arthur’s website. Score!

Shane, who made this over the weekend, complained that the dough was a little elastic and thus difficult to work with. (“Stay, pizza, stay!”) We didn’t have any semolina on hand, and had to sub in flour; I don’t know how much of a difference this made, if any. Or it could’ve just been bad luck. You make as many pizzas as we do, you’re bound to encounter a batch of stubborn dough sooner or later.

That said: I’m all raves on the consumer end! The crust is medium-thin and somewhat crispy, with just a hint of beer flavor. Super tasty, and thinner than we can normally manage. (Thin crust pizza, why so elusive?)

Pro tip: this recipe makes two pies, so plan accordingly. (We almost ended up with three pizzas worth of dough on our hand. Not that I’m complaining, mind you.)

Pizza #2 was a bit simpler, with just two toppings:
mozzarella Daiya cheese and homemade marinara sauce.

Beer Crust Pizza

(Based on this recipe from King Arthur. Makes two pizzas.)

Ingredients

…for the crust

2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups semolina*
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups room-temperature beer (for a list of vegan beers, check out Barnivore)

Optional: spices to taste (e.g., cumin, basil, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, red pepper, tomato powder, chili powder, ground flax seeds, and/or nutritional yeast, to name a few) – we used garlic, thyme, and oregano

*Substitute unbleached all-purpose flour if you don’t have semolina.

…for the pizza

Cornmeal or cooking spray with which to coat the pizza stone or pizza pan

The toppings of your choice: red sauce, nondairy cheese, vegan meats, nuts, seeds, fruits and/or veggies

Directions

1. To prepare the pizza dough: mix and knead together all of the dough ingredients — by hand, mixer or bread machine — until you’ve made a smooth, soft dough. Form the dough into a small ball and let rest in large bowl, covered loosely with a towel, anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours.

2. When you’re ready to assemble and bake your pizza, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

3. As the oven’s heating, spread a dusting of cornmeal onto your pizza stone (or lightly coat your pizza pan with cooking spray). Divide the dough in half. Using fingers dipped in olive oil (optional), pat the dough onto the stone, spreading it out evenly. Shape each half into a 10″ to 12″ round.

4. For a thin crust, continue to step #5 immediately. For a thicker crust, leave the dough to rise for 30 to 60 minutes.

5. Bake for five minutes, then remove from the oven and add your toppings: sauce, veggies, “meat,” cheese, fruit, nuts, etc.

6. Return to the oven and bake at 450 degrees, for an extra 15 minutes for a single pizza, or up to 30 minutes for two pizzas.

7. Serve hot, with a cold beer!