Easy to Make Gluten Free Pizza Dough

By: Sarena Shasteen | October 1 2017
Pizza . . . really, who doesn’t like pizza? I’m the girl that looks forward to making pizza and coming up with the different flavor combinations. I swear I missed my calling to make pizza . . . or tacos, I love making tacos too for the same reason. Though that has nothing to do with this . . . I digress. I also love having my boys come up with the topping combinations they like. It's always fun to see what other people think about topping combinations. The culinary adventure is endless when it comes to pizza toppings! I developed this recipe a while ago and have used it in many different applications. Not only does it make perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside pizza crust, but it makes amazingly soft doughy rolls and it can be made into a crispy flavorful stuffed calzone. Hello, how could you resist? Okay, do not let the list of ingredients scare you. The combination of ingredients are what make it work so well and, truth be told, I like simple in the kitchen so you really can dump all of these together, mix, rest, and bake. It's that easy! I have mixed it by hand and in my mixer. Seriously, it's easy and works well either way. Okay, have I convinced you not to be scared yet?

Gluten Free Pizza Dough

Makes 2 large or 3 small pizzas In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, potato starch, corn starch, garbanzo bean flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Mix well. Heat your water to warm (you should be able to put your finger in it). Next add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, eggs, and ½ cup water to the dry ingredients and mix well. This can either be done by hand or in a mixer with a hook attachment. The dough should be slightly wet, but you should still be able to touch it with a wet finger and it not stick to you. If it’s too dry, add a little more water. Next cover the dough and put it in a warm draft free place (I usually don’t cover it and just put it in the microwave to sit). Allow to rise for 30 minutes to an hour. You can even use it after letting it rest for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour some of the dough onto the pan. With wet hands, flatten and shape the dough to the pizza shape you desire. I spread it pretty thin since it does rise a bit when baked. Bake for 5-7 minutes. It should be set, but not browned. Top with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings. Then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and your cheese is melting and gooey to your liking. Enjoy!

15 Comments

  1. Rosemary | A Hint of Rosemary
    This looks amazing, Sarena! I can't wait to test it out on my family ...especially gluten-free granddaughter. Thanks so much for sharing this!
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    1. Sarena Shasteen
      Yay! We hope she enjoys it as much as my crew does.
      Reply
  2. Ashlie Gantt
    Can all these flours be subbed with bobs gf 1-to-1? Or the gluten free AP flour? Please advise.

    I know the 1-to-1 has xanthum already in it and the AP does not.
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    1. Sarena Shasteen
      We haven't tried it with the gluten free AP blend, but that could work. The 1 to 1 may work as well, it just won't rise as much. If you're ok with your crust being more of a flat bread, then you could try either of these. The 1 to 1 is meant for quickbreads and doesn't work as well in yeast breads.
      Reply
  3. John Mc
    Are wet hands really enough for rolling it out well?

    I've tried some other recipes, including one with Bob's GF Wonderful Bread Mix, and I usually need to use oiled plastic wrap to properly spread it out....looking for better ways.

    Thanks!
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    1. Sarena Shasteen
      Wet hands definitely works in this recipe. I don't roll it out though, I simply press it so it has the lumps and nooks for sauce and toppings to fill in. It you want to roll it though, you probably should use oiled plastic wrap.
      Reply
  4. […] one’s for you.  This is soooo easy to make at home.  And soooo good.  I am grateful to Sarena Shasteen over at Bob’s Red Mill for coming up with this recipe for gluten-free pizza […]
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  5. MJ
    can I substitute something for the eggs?
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    1. Sarena Shasteen
      Hi MJ, I haven't tried using an egg replacer, however I do think either flax gel or our gluten free egg replacer would work in this recipe. If you give it a try, let us know how it works.
      Reply
  6. Tim N
    How does this compare to your pizza dough mix.
    Tried it not pleased was thinking of adding honey
    for a better flavor. Had good texture. But not good flavor
    Reply
    1. Whitney Barnes
      Whitney Barnes
      This pizza dough is a bit chewier and crispier in comparison to our GF Pizza Crust Mix. You can also choose to make it as a thin or thick crust, which is nice for flexibility!
      Reply
  7. Annedria Henderson
    I Have a bread machine with a dough cycle. Can I make this recipe in my bread machines dough cycle? Its a Hamilton Beach HomeBaker Breadmaker.
    Reply
    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Annedria, this is a recipe for pizza crust. It would not be suitable for a bread machine.
      Reply
  8. Brian
    Not suitable for bread machine? You realize bread machines make dough, specifically pizza dough. But you can't make this pizza dough in a bread machine? (bread machines don't just make bread)
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Brian - Bread machines are a great for kneading dough to create a strong gluten structure, keeping dough at the perfect proofing temperature and baking into a loaf. Our Gluten Free Pizza Dough doesn't require kneading, it's just mixed together by hand. It's also meant to be baked in flat disks, like a pizza crust, which makes it not suitable for a bread machine.
      Reply

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