Recipe: Best Gluten Free Pizza?

Pizza is another one of those foods where there are a number of gluten free options available, but very few are very tasty.   Whether you buy your gluten free pizzas pre-made or purchases crusts and add your own sauce, have you ever considered making a completely homemade pizza crust and sauce?

This is far and away the best gluten free pizza I have run across to date.   Give it a try and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Best Gluten Free Pizza Recipe

Pizza Crust Ingredients:

• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt   

Pizza Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Pizza Crust Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.
2. In small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in milk.
3. In medium mixer bowl, beat flours, xanthan gum, salt, and seasoning on low speed.
4. Add yeast-mixture, 1 teaspoon of the oil, and vinegar and beat until blended, about 30 seconds.
5. Dough will be soft.
6. Put dough on lightly greased 12-inch nonstick pizza pan and liberally sprinkle with white rice flour.
7. Press dough to edges of pan, con-tinuing to sprinkle with flour to prevent stick-ing to your hands. Make edges thicker to hold toppings.
8. Bake crust 10 minutes.
9. Remove from oven.
10. Spread crust with sauce and your choice of toppings.
11. Bake another 15 to 20 minutes or until top is nicely browned.
12. Remove from oven, brush outer crust with remaining oil, and serve immediately

Pizza Sauce Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in small saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, while Pizza Crust is being assembled. (Makes about 1 cup)

[Recipe Courtesy of Savory Palate]