Gluten-Free Pizza 🌾🚫 Crispy-Edged, Chewy-Centered, and 100% Gluten-Free Delicious

Gluten-Free Pizza can (and should) deliver all the crisp, chew, and melt you expect from great pizza — and this version does it with a simple, reliable dough that bakes beautifully and holds up to any topping combo.

Ingredients (For 1 12–14″ crust)

Gluten-Free Pizza Dough

• 1½ cups (180g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¾ cup warm water (more as needed)
• Optional: ½ tsp dry yeast (for extra rise and flavor — not required)

Toppings

• ½ cup pizza sauce (red, white, or pesto)
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• Any toppings: pepperoni, veggies, sausage, olives, mushrooms

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

In a bowl, mix dry ingredients. Stir in olive oil and warm water until dough forms. It will be soft and slightly sticky — add more flour if needed. Let rest 10–15 minutes (or 30–60 minutes if using yeast).

Step 2: Shape the Crust

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment. Lightly oil hands and press dough into a 12–14″ circle or rectangle about ¼” thick. Patch edges as needed.

Step 3: Par-Bake

Bake crust alone for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden and set. This helps prevent sogginess once topped.

Step 4: Add Toppings

Spread sauce over par-baked crust. Add cheese and toppings of choice.

Step 5: Final Bake

Return to oven for 8–10 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end if desired.

Step 6: Slice and Serve

Let cool slightly for best slicing, then serve hot with your favorite sides or dipping sauces.

Flavor Variations

• Cheesy Garlic Crust: Brush crust with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan before baking
• BBQ Chicken: Use BBQ sauce, cooked chicken, red onions, and smoked mozzarella
• Veggie Supreme: Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, spinach
• Margherita: Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil after baking

Pro Tips

• Use parchment paper — gluten-free dough sticks easily
• If using yeast, let dough rise longer for better chew
• For extra crispness, bake on a preheated pizza stone or steel
• Let crust cool slightly before slicing to help it hold structure

Gluten-Free Flour Notes

• Use a blend that includes xanthan gum for stretch
• King Arthur, Cup4Cup, Bob’s Red Mill 1:1, and Caputo Fioreglut are all great options
• Want no flour at all? Try cauliflower or almond flour crusts (I can give you recipes!)

Final Thoughts

Gluten-Free Pizza doesn’t have to be second-best — it can be just as crispy, cheesy, and satisfying as the classic. With the right dough and a hot oven, you’re just one crust away from a seriously good pie.

Press it. Top it. Bake it bold. 🌾🚫🍕🔥

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