Gluten Free Pizza Crust
 
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This gluten free pizza crust recipe is just like a traditional Italian thin crust. I avoided mixes and included whole grain flour to make a healthier crust!
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2-3 servings
Ingredients
  • 6 oz russet potato (medium large size)
  • ¾ cup gluten free certified oat flour or brown rice flour
  • ½ cup tapioca flour or starch
  • 2¼ tsp rapid rise yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 TBS room temperature water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Parchment paper, for rolling
Toppings
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1½ cups cheese
  • Other desired toppings
Instructions
  1. Peel the potato and chop into ½ inch pieces. Place the potato pieces into a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a simmer on the stove and cook uncovered until all the water has evaporated and the potato is tender enough to mash easily. Add more water during cooking if necessary.
  2. Meanwhile whisk together oat and tapioca flours, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  3. When potato is cooked, mix in 1 TBS room temperature water and spoon all the potato into a pile in the pot. Insert a thermometer and let cool to 130 F.
  4. Mix the flour mixture in with the hot mashed potatoes. Add egg and remaining 1 TBS water and stir until well combined. Form into a ball and roll in olive oil to coat the ball and prevent it from drying out while rising.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  6. Place the dough on top of the oven (or other warm place for rising) for 15-20 minutes, or until visibly larger (see photos).
  7. Place the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper. Top with another sheet and roll it out into a 12 inch circle about ⅛-1/4 inch thick. I find a rolling pin easier than pressing it out by hand.
  8. Form a crust on the edge by folding in ½ inch of dough and working the dough together with your fingers for a smooth even crust. If you don't make the thick outer crust, the edges will burn.
  9. Pierce the dough with a fork a few time to avoid large bubbles. Transfer the crust and bottom sheet of parchment paper to a baking sheet or pizza sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven and turn on the broiler to high.
  11. Top the crust with pizza sauce, cheese, and any other desired toppings. Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is just starting to brown.
  12. Slice and serve.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/gluten-free-pizza-crust/