Ingredients
Method
Step 1: Prep oven and pan
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet with olive oil.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk the gluten-free flour blend, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Break up any clumps.1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, 1 teaspoon instant yeast, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt
Step 3: Add wet ingredients
- Pour the warm water, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar into the dry mix.1 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Step 4: Beat the dough
- Using a mixer, beat on low until combined. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3-4 minutes. The dough will look like a thick, sticky batter.
Step 5: Shape the crust
- Scrape the dough onto your pan. Lightly oil your hands or a spatula, and press the dough outward into a 12-inch circle about ¼-inch thick.
Step 6: Par-bake
- Brush the crust lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set and lightly golden. This prevents a soggy bottom.
Step 7: Add toppings
- Remove the crust from the oven. Add your sauce, cheese, and toppings. Return to the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes until the cheese bubbles.
Step 8: Cool and slice
- Let the pizza rest on the pan for 5 minutes. This helps the cheese set for clean slices.
Notes
- Check your flour: Always use a gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum to give your crust the right structure.
- Oil your hands: Embrace the sticky dough. Coating your hands or spatula with a little oil makes shaping the crust quick and easy.
- Watch the mixing time: Beat the dough just long enough to activate the yeast. Over-mixing can make your crust tough.
- Never skip the par-bake: Baking the bare crust first is the ultimate secret to a firm, crisp base that fully supports your toppings.