Say goodbye to cardboard crust: This is the best Gluten-Free Pizza Dough you will ever make.
Going gluten-free doesn’t mean giving up on all your favorite comfort foods—especially pizza. And it doesn’t mean being stuck with the dry, cardboard-like crust options populating your grocery store shelves. With just a little effort, you can whip up your own perfectly satisfying gluten-free pizza dough. This recipe is proof of that.
This gluten-free dough brings the joy of a fresh, homemade slice right to your kitchen. It’s easy to make, easy to work with, and it can even be frozen for future pizza nights. As a matter of fact, I recommend doubling or even tripling the recipe while you’re at it. That way, you’ll always be ready when a pizza craving strikes. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.
I don’t know about you, but I love the smell of freshly baked dough, and giving it up just because I gave up gluten was not an option I wanted to live with. You don’t need any fancy dough-tossing skills here. Just let the dough rise, then shape it directly onto your baking pan or pizza stone. It’s foolproof, so you can focus on the fun part—choosing your toppings!
Is This Gluten-Free Pizza Dough Healthy?
Being totally honest, there’s nothing nutritionally remarkable about this gluten-free pizza dough recipe. You’ll get a small amount of fiber from the all-purpose flour, and a small serving of heart-healthy fats from the olive oil. But like any pizza dough, how healthy (or unhealthy) it becomes really depends on what you pile on top of it. Different sauces, cheeses, veggies, and other toppings will all have varying amounts of nutrients. They’ll also have varying fat, sodium, sugar, and calorie counts. As a general rule, most pizza is best eaten in moderation.
The Secret To Good Dough Is The Water Temperature
Warm water is subjective; what one person considers warm might be regarded as hot or cold by another. But there’s a science to it when making pizza dough, because using the wrong temperature for the water can affect how your crust turns out. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast. Too cold, and the yeast won’t activate properly.
Use a thermometer to check the temperature of your water after you heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. The thermometer should read between 110 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. If it is hotter than that, let it cool for a few minutes, checking the temperature continuously until it reaches the ideal point.
How To Make Ahead And Store
Gluten-free pizza dough is easy to make ahead. Once you let it rise for 1 hour, you can refrigerate it for a day or freeze it for up to 1 month. Wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and store it in a freezer-safe container. You can also par-bake your crust for about 7 minutes, let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly and freeze it for up to a month. Defrost your frozen dough balls or par-baked crust in the fridge before baking them.
Serving Suggestions
Pizza night is perfect for relaxing in front of the TV or playing games with family or friends. Of course, if watching sports is on the agenda for the day, you might want to make some Chicken Wings and Crock-Pot Queso Dip for a fun feast with pizza. Add a platter of Air-Fryer Fried Pickles, and you will be ready to cheer on your favorite team.
If you want a light and healthy veggie side dish with your pizza, I recommend this Cucumber And Tomato Salad or a tossed salad with Easy Italian Salad Dressing. Mangia!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup warm water about 110 degrees Fahrenheit
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum included
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- Optional pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and other toppings
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour and salt.
- Pour the yeast mixture, olive oil, and vinegar into the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape it into your desired pizza shape.
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until slightly golden. Remove, add toppings, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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