Gluten-Free Cheese and Herb Pizza Crust

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Here's a variation of a gluten-free pizza crust - I have found that baking it for 10 minutes before topping improves the texture.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 pizza crust

Gluten-Free Cheese and Herb Pizza Crust

Ingredients

¾ cup gluten-free all purpose baking flour

¼ cup garbanzo bean flour

¼ cup cornstarch

¼ cup tapioca starch

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon xanthan gum

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 cup lukewarm water

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

1 egg

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon minced garlic

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Pizza

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 15-inch pizza pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Stir all-purpose baking flour garbanzo bean flour cornstarch tapioca starch Parmesan cheese baking powder xanthan gum Italian seasoning oregano and salt together in a bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Dissolve 1 teaspoon of white sugar in lukewarm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over top and set aside until foamy 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Beat egg in a separate bowl with olive oil vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar and garlic until smooth. Whisk yeast mixture into egg mixture and stir in flour mixture until no dry lumps remain. Press dough into prepared pan leaving outer edge slightly thicker than the center.

Step 5

Cook in preheated oven until dough has risen and slightly firmed 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 6

Once topped with your favorite toppings continue baking at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) until the crust is golden brown 20 to 30 minutes. Remove pizza from pan and cook directly on the oven rack for 5 minutes to crisp crust if desired.

Nutritional Information

Gluten-Free Cheese and Herb Pizza Crust

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 79.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 6%

Carbohydrates: 11.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 2.5g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 25.5mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 67.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 24.7mcg 6%

Calcium: 114.3mg 11%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 7.5mg 3%

Potassium: 38mg 1%

Sodium: 300.3mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 22.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.