Description
A soft, chewy, and flavorful gluten-free pizza dough that’s easy to make and perfect for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
Instructions
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Add the olive oil, vinegar, and egg to the yeast mixture and whisk until combined.
- 3. In a separate bowl, mix the gluten-free flour and salt.
- 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- 5. Lightly oil your hands and shape the dough into a ball. Cover and let it rest for 20–30 minutes in a warm spot.
- 6. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7. Place the dough on the prepared pan and press it into a 12-inch circle.
- 8. Prebake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and add your favorite sauce and toppings.
- 9. Return to the oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp on the edges.
- 10. Slice and enjoy warm!
Notes
- For a crispier crust, brush the edges with olive oil before baking.
- If your flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1 teaspoon.
- This dough can be frozen after prebaking just wrap tightly and store up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gluten-free, pizza dough, homemade pizza, easy gluten-free recipe