Gluten-Free Pizza Crust
June 23, 2001 Helen B. - Baking Tester
About
If you like a thin and crispy style pizza crust and are on a gluten-free diet then this recipe is for you! Includes instructions for both a plain and seasoned crust.
Ingredients
| Rice flour | 2 1/2 cups | |
| Gluten-free quick-rise yeast | 1/4 oz | |
| Salt | 1 tsp | |
| Xanthan gum | 1/2 tsp | |
| Olive oil | 3 Tbsp | |
| Warm water (120-130 degrees F.) | 1 1/2 cups, divided | |
| Honey | 1 Tbsp | |
| Cornmeal (optional) | as needed | |
| Prepared pizza sauce | 1 cup |
Directions
- Combine flour, yeast, salt and xanthan gum in large bowl. Stir in 1 cup water, olive oil and honey.
- Use hands to work dough (dough will be soft and crumbly). Add just enough of the remaining water to hold mixture together. Knead dough in bowl for 5 minutes. Cover, and let rest 10 minutes.
- Lightly grease 12-inch pizza pan. Sprinkle with cornmeal if desired. Flatten dough into round disk; press into pan. Add sauce and desired toppings.
- Bake in 425 F. oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until crust is brown and cheese is melted. Timing varies according to amount and number of toppings. Use a sharp knife or pizza wheel to cut into wedges.
Variation
Basil-Garlic Pizza Dough: Add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried) and 2 cloves minced garlic after the honey.
This recipe is tagged as “plant-based”. Those wishing to avoid honey can try an alternative liquid sweetener such as brown rice syrup or agave nectar. The level of sweetness may vary with these alternatives.