Description
A straightforward recipe for making a reliable gluten free pizza crust at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105-115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cups gluten free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour blend and salt.
- Add the olive oil and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or stand mixer until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest in a warm place for 30 minutes. The dough will not rise significantly like traditional wheat dough.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Lightly oil your hands. Press or spread the dough evenly onto the prepared pan to your desired thickness.
- Bake the crust plain for 10 to 12 minutes until it starts to look set.
- Remove from the oven, add your desired toppings, and return to the oven to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- If your gluten free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the dry ingredients.
- Use parchment paper for easier handling when shaping the dough.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: gluten free pizza crust, homemade pizza, easy pizza dough, dairy free pizza base