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Not just ONE but TWO Gluten Free Recipes for you to try

I am not gonna lie, I am a bit over pizza at this point. I never thought it would be possible for me to say this but after 2 weeks of extensive testing (and eating), I finally added not just one, but TWO gluten free pizza recipes to my website. One is just a good ol’ pizza dough recipe and the second recipe is made with gluten free sourdough discard. Both recipes make one 10-11” pizza crust. Of course, you can double the recipe but I recommend making a single batch first, get the hang of it, and then go from there. Personally, I lean more towards the pizza dough made with sourdough discard. It just gives the dough a depth of flavor.

I should mention I have ONLY tested these pizzas in my standard American Oven that tops out at 500F. I don’t own a fancy pizza oven or even a pizza stone. So I use a sheet pan in the oven as a “pizza stone” and a second sheet pan to transfer the pizza to and from the oven.

A few Pro Tips to make these pizzas

• Use a digital kitchen scale to weigh the ingredients and follow the recipe as written. This recipe works best when made as written in the recipe card.

• I really, really, really recommend using Caputo Fioreglut Gluten Free Flour to make these recipes. Yes, it’s a bit more expensive but when you break down the cost it comes to roughly $3 of flour per pizza. That’s almost as much as restaurants upcharge these days for anything gluten free and you don’t have to worry about cross-contamination. (Also, keep in mind Amazon is NOT the only place that sells this product. There are several online retailers with really good sales at times)

• Allow the dough to rise in the fridge first for at least one hour. This way it's easier to shape into a pizza pie.

• Make sure to use parchment paper and super fine cornmeal underneath the pizza dough to ensure it won't stick to any surfaces.

• Avoid using a rolling pin to roll out the gluten free pizza dough.

• When shaping the pizza crust, lightly oil your hands which will make the dough less sticky and easier to work with.

• Preheat the oven for at least 20 minutes to ensure it's hot.

• You do NOT have to par-bake this pizza dough!

• Use a light hand with toppings. Too many toppings can weigh down the crust and make it soggy.

• Pre-grated cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect melting. Grating your own cheese can help it melt more evenly.

• If you own a fancy pizza oven or a pizza stone, keep in mind I don't own either and this is why I am not providing directions how to use my gluten free pizza dough when baking with one. You can always buy me one and I'll do the testing 😉

Get the Recipes

Gluten Free Pizza Dough: This is the recipe WITHOUT sourdough discard.

Gluten Free Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough - you guessed it, it’s the one with sourdough discard.

I mentioned in my last e-mail the Gluten Free Pizza Garlic Bread. It comes together super quick and makes for a great side dish. Here is the recipe.

Gluten Free Pizza Garlic Bread

Ingredients

1 x Gluten Free Pizza Dough (with or without sourdough discard)

60 grams unsalted butter

3-4 cloves of garlic, finely minced (measure with your heart)

2 teaspoons dried parsley OR 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh grind

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

a few red chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper

1. Make the gluten free pizza dough as directed and shape the pizza pie.

2. In a microwave safe bowl melt the unsalted butter.

3. Add the finely minced garlic, parsley, kosher salt, and if using, red chili flakes or cayenne pepper. Stir until combined.

4. Top the unbaked gluten free dough with the garlic bread topping. Start from the center and work your way to the edges, leaving about 1 inch for the crust.

5. Place the gluten free pizza garlic bread in the fully preheated oven and bake for 11-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and your house smells like garlic.

6. Remove the pizza garlic bread from the oven and if you like finish with a drizzle of olive oil, maybe a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or some additional pepper flakes.

7. Enjoy!

Garlic Bread Topping, Unbaked Garlic Bread Pizza, Baked Gluten Free Garlic Bread

I hope you will give these Gluten Free Pizza Recipes a try!

Happy Baking!

Daniela

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