Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Post date: Aug 6, 2018 5:06:09 PM

This recipe makes enough for two 12-inch pizza, six pizza pockets, or one large focaccia. No need to let dough rise; it puffs up nicely in the oven. For pizza, use a stand mixer or a heavy-duty hand mixer.

2 1/2 cups gluten-free high-protein flour blend of choice

1/2 cup millet flour

1 Tbsp. xanthan gum

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. chopped dry or 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary, optional

5 tsp. instant active dry yeast

1 1/3 cups warm water

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. honey

1 tsp. cider vinegar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450. If using a pizza stone, place it on the lowest rack before preheating the oven. Do this 30-60 minutes ahead so the stone is very hot. If you're not using a stone, it's not necessary to preheat the oven for an extended period of time.

In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the high-protein flour, millet flour, xanthan gum, salt and rosemary, if used. Blend well. Add the yeast and blend.

In a small bowl, combine water, oil, honey and vinegar. Add to the dry ingredients.

Beat at medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes or until the dough thickens.

Scoop half of the dough on to a lightly oiled sheet of parchment paper. Cover with lightly oiled plastic wrap. Use fingertips and palm to lightly press the dough into a 12-inch circle. Use fingertips to create a rim of dough around the edge.

Drizzle half of the olive oil over the surface. Top with pizza sauce and other desired ingredients.

Slide pizza (with parchment paper) onto pizza paddle and transfer to a preheated stone, sliding pizza and the parchment off the paddle and onto the stone. If using a baking sheet, slide each pizza and parchment onto a baking sheet and set it on the lowest rack of preheated oven. Bake for 20-24 minutes, depending on the thickness. the bottom of the crust will be brown.

When done, slide the pizza paddle under the parchment paper and slide pizzas out of the oven. Don't worry if the paper tears a little. Sprinkle pizzas with fresh rosemary and serve.