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Directions

• Prepare the Pizza Dough:
  a. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  b. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
  c. Mix until the dough comes together, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  d. 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.
• Preheat the Oven:
  Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
• Prepare the Pizza Sauce:
  In a bowl, mix together the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
• Roll Out the Dough:
  On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
• Assemble the Pizza:
  a. Spread a layer of the prepared pizza sauce over the rolled-out dough.
  b. Sprinkle vegan mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
  c. Distribute baby spinach, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and pine nuts over the cheese.
• Bake the Pizza:
  If you have a pizza stone, carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet dusted with flour or cornmeal. Then, slide it onto the preheated stone in the oven. Alternatively, you can bake the pizza on a regular baking sheet.
• Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, and the toppings are heated through.
• Serve:
  Once out of the oven, let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. Drizzle with olive oil, if desired. Serve and enjoy your flavorful Tuscan Vegan Pizza!