Homemade Gluten-Free Pizza
A delicious, crispy gluten-free pizza base that’s easy to make at home. This recipe uses a blend of gluten-free flours to create a dough that bakes beautifully, delivering a flavourful and satisfying crust. Perfect for customising with your favourite toppings!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- whisk
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Parchment paper
- oven
Ingredients
- the Dough:
- 1 cup 150g gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup 75g rice flour
- 1/4 cup 40g tapioca starch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Assorted toppings pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, etc.
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, rice flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum.
- Add Liquids: Pour in warm water, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Rest the Dough: Cover with a clean towel and let it rest for 30 minutes to improve elasticity.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 230°C (450°F) and line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
- Shape the Base: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Pre-Bake: Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until slightly golden.
- Add Toppings: Spread tomato sauce over the base, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and add your favourite toppings.
- Final Bake: Return to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with oregano for extra flavour.