Description
This gluten-free pizza dough recipe provides a simple and reliable base for making delicious homemade pizza. Using gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum, the dough yields a crisp and chewy crust. It involves proofing yeast, mixing ingredients to form a slightly sticky dough, resting for optimal texture, shaping, then baking on a preheated pizza stone for a perfect golden crust.
Ingredients
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Yeast Mixture
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tbsp sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 tsp fine salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Proof the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast, warm water (110°F/43°C), and sugar. Stir lightly and let it sit for 5–7 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a larger bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour and fine salt to ensure even distribution.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the yeast mixture, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar into the bowl with the flour mixture. Mix everything together until you get a slightly sticky dough.
- Let Dough Rest: Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 30–45 minutes to allow it to rise and the ingredients to meld. Alternatively, refrigerate for 8–18 hours for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Shape the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface, turn out the dough, and shape it into a 12–14 inch round pizza base using your hands or a rolling pin.
- Preheat the Pizza Stone: Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Allow the stone to heat for at least 45 minutes to ensure a crispy crust.
- Bake the Dough: Transfer the shaped dough onto the hot pizza stone and bake for 10–14 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the water temperature is around 110°F (43°C) to properly activate the yeast.
- Using a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum is crucial for dough elasticity and structure.
- Resting time can be adjusted depending on your schedule; longer refrigeration enhances flavor but requires dough to come to room temperature before shaping.
- Preheating the pizza stone is important to achieve a crispy bottom crust.
- Customize toppings as desired once the dough is baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: gluten-free pizza dough, easy pizza crust, gluten-free baking, homemade pizza, pizza dough recipe
