Easy Gluten Free Pizza Dough | Best Homemade Pizza Crust
A soft, chewy gluten-free pizza base with crisp edges and a tender interior. This recipe uses instant yeast, xanthan gum, and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for an easy, reliable crust ideal for any toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 packet instant yeast
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons warm water (110-115°F)
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2½ cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
Instructions
- Dissolve instant yeast in warm water; let rest 5 minutes
- Add sugar, gluten-free flour, salt, and baking powder to a bowl
- Pour in yeast mixture, olive oil, egg, and vinegar
- Mix until smooth, then chill 30 minutes
- Roll dough to 12-inch size and pre-bake 8-10 minutes at 475°F
- Add toppings and bake 10-12 minutes more until golden
Notes
Add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum if your flour blend doesn't contain it
Use flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) for vegan option
Check water temperature to activate yeast properly
Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days
Use flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) for vegan option
Check water temperature to activate yeast properly
Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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