Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipe - Dr. Monica Bravo (2024)

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Are you looking for a gluten free pizza crust that tastes amazing? I was too, which led to me hours of recipe testing and a fabulous end product!

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I’m excited to let you know that recipe posts will be out every Monday morning now, hopefully before noon each Monday! And I hope to keep this consistent, so you all know what to expect. Because I’m in school, my weekly schedule always changes, but I plan to make this a priority.

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Last week I started a habit with my friend to be up by 6 A.M every morning. We had three exams last week, so it was basically finals week, and I put in a ridiculous amount of study hours. But the nerd in me really likes weeks like that as long as I stay healthy and balanced, which can be hard! Next fall, I’ll be in New Orleans at LSU Medical School, and I know every week will be like that. So I guess this semester is just prep for the next.

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After about 6 days of studying, I promised my friend I’d make him a pizza and we’d drink a glass of wine. We made this recipe, and it was definitely a treat! This recipe is not exactlyPaleo, because it’s really just agluten free pizza crust with marinara and cheese. However, the crust is actually grain free too, which is uniquebecause many gluten free pizza crusts are just made with other grains (like rice). I know this recipe is tasty when my mom makes it for her too. She’s picky about her pizza, so if she likes it I think you may too!

I don’t put a measurement for cheese, because it’s really up to you. Also feel free to top it with all your favorite toppings. At my house we like bacon and red peppers, YUM! Comment below with your favorite pizza toppings.

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Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Monica Bravo

Servings 2

Calories 587 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup coconut cream thick not watery section
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ¾ cup and 2 Tablespoons tapioca flour
  • Toppings: marinara sauce cheese, and your other favorite toppings

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 500 F.

  • In a small saucepan, add butter, coconut cream, water, and sea salt and heat on high.

  • While this is heating, add tapioca flour and almond flour to your stand mixer bowl.

  • Once the wet mixture is bubbling, pour it into your stand mixer with the dry ingredients.

  • Turn mixer on slow to medium. It should thicken quickly. It should be thick and dough like. If it is not, add more tapioca, 1 Tablespoon at a time.

  • Roll dough onto a pizza stone lightly covered in tapioca. Roll it very thin. It should make a 10-12 inch pizza crust.

  • Place in oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

  • Remove from oven and lower oven to 450 F.

  • Top pizza crust with your favorite toppings.

  • Place in oven again for 7-8 minutes. Enjoy!

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Comments

    • Monica Bravo says

      Yeah he is!!

      Reply

  1. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

    I’m definitely going to try this with coconut oil instead of butter!

    Reply

    • Monica Bravo says

      Smart thinking! Tell me how it is.

      Reply

  2. Carol says

    Thank you for a gluten free recipe. I am looking forward to trying it. Do you recommend putting the pizza stone in the oven to preheat while the oven gets to temperature?

    Reply

    • Monica Bravo says

      I didn’t preheat my stone, but you could definitely try it. It may decrease the cooking time slightly.

      Reply

  3. Hugo says

    Tapioca! I love it.
    Well, I’m from Brazil, homeland of the tapioca.
    It’s nice that you appreciate it too.
    Paleo greetings

    Reply

    • Monica Bravo says

      Hey Hugo! I love Tapioca! And I’d love to visit Brazil one day. Thanks for commenting 🙂

      Reply

  4. Stefanie says

    have you tried to double this? does it work well?

    Reply

    • Monica Bravo says

      Yes it works doubled. But sometimes it’s just easier to handle the dough if you make two separate batches.

      Reply

  5. Ria says

    Sounds good, but can I sub tapioca flour with coconut flour or any other flour?

    Reply

  6. Veronica says

    I can’t wait to try this! do you know of any good substitutions for the coconut cream? Some of my family is allergic to coconut and it would be amazing if we could just make one meal instead of two or more. Thanks!

    Reply

    • Laura Fuentes says

      You can use a dairy-free milk alternative, what you’d use instead of half & half.

      Reply

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Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipe - Dr. Monica Bravo (2024)

FAQs

What is most gluten free pizza crust made of? ›

In most cases, gluten free pizza is made with a combination of gluten free flours and starches like rice flour, almond flour, potato starch, and tapioca starch. These are combined with wet ingredients like oil and flavorings like sugar and salt. Some recipes also use yeast to give the dough some rise.

Is gluten free pizza crust anti inflammatory? ›

Step #1: Choose a Healthy Pizza Crust Base

Unlike white flours, which are void of fiber and nutrients, whole grain and gluten-free alternatives are a better choice when it comes to reducing inflammation and supporting a healthy lifestyle.

Is gluten free pizza crust better than regular pizza crust? ›

Gluten-free pizza can be a slightly healthier option for that treat meal, depending on the diet. Gluten-free options don't mesh as well with some diets, such as the keto diet. The ketogenic or keto diet means sticking to low-carb, high-protein, and almost no-sugar foods.

Why is gluten-free pizza chewy? ›

Gluten-free dough is by its very nature somewhat sticky, because it does not have the binding gluten needed to make it form into a nice smooth ball. While it's still possible to prepare pizza using this dough, it's evident in the finished product through the soft chewy dough.

What is Papa John's gluten-free crust made of? ›

A breakdown of that crust: Like we said, it's made out of ancient grains including quinoa, sorghum, teff, and amaranth, which are naturally gluten-free and high in protein and fiber. A small cheese pizza with the gluten-free crust also has 50 fewer calories than their original small-sized cheese pizza crust.

What is Papa Murphy's gluten free pizza crust made of? ›

Our GF crust contains the following ingredients: Water, Tapioca Starch, Brown Rice Flour, Non-Gmo Canola Oil, Egg Whites, Dried Cane Syrup, Tapioca Syrup, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Yeast, Cultured Corn Syrup Solids And Citric Acid (Natural Mold Inhibitor), Enzymes.

What are the disadvantages of gluten free pizza? ›

Although gluten-free pizza is healthier, it is still high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat. For this reason, you should be careful about how much you eat, as even a small slice can contain more calories than a whole pizza.

Are gluten-free foods inflammatory? ›

Many people report that their inflammatory symptoms initially got worse after starting their gluten-free diet. This withdrawal stage can last days or even weeks, so you may not want to go gluten-free right before a big event, like a vacation, holiday, or the start of a new job.

What pizza is anti-inflammatory? ›

One of my favorite recipes, Chicken, Red Pepper, Spinach and White Bean Pizza packs anti-inflammatory ingredients and is a healthy chicken pizza.

Can diabetics eat gluten free pizza? ›

For this reason, the specific gluten free pizza crusts that are low in carbohydrates are likely to be better options for diabetics than a traditional wheat crust. However, it is important to look at the number of carbohydrates in each type of crust solid as gluten free.

What is the healthiest dough for pizza? ›

Both the cauliflower crust and the whole-wheat crust offer fiber and protein, which play a key role in weight loss by helping to keep you feeling full and satisfied after a meal. But if you're not trying to cut carbs and are looking for that traditional pizza pie flavor, the whole-wheat crust is what you want.

Which is better, gluten-free or cauliflower pizza crust? ›

There are more vitamins and minerals in cauliflower than in wheat-based dough, so you get more nutrition from eating cauliflower crust pizzas and avoiding gluten. If you are trying to avoid the effects of gluten and feel better in a healthy way while still enjoying pizza, cauliflower crust is a great option.

Is DiGiorno pizza gluten-free? ›

Yes! DiGiorno frozen gluten free pizzas meet the FDA requirements for gluten-free foods. I have a wheat allergy; can I eat DiGiorno Gluten Free frozen pizza? Yes, these products contain no wheat ingredients in addition to meeting the requirements for gluten-free foods.

Why is my gluten free pizza dough runny? ›

Why is my pizza dough wet or sticky? Gluten free dough naturally needs more liquid than its regular counterpart. As you mix the dough, you might find that it looks wet and sticky. This is where the magic of psyllium husk comes in.

Why is my gluten free pizza dough sticky? ›

A gluten-free dough that is sticky and too soft can be caused by the following reasons: you may have kneaded the dough too hard or too long, or you may have measured the wrong quantity of liquid.

What is pizza pizza gluten-free crust made of? ›

Rice Flour, Filtered Water, Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Palm and Soybean Oils, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Modified Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Distilled Monoglycerides, Guar Gum.

What is Domino's gluten free pizza crust made of? ›

What ingredients are in Domino's® Gluten Free Crust? Water, Modified Rice Starch, Rice Flour, Brown Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Olive Oil, Potato Flour, Evaporated Cane Sugar, Fresh Yeast, Honey, Avicel, Salt, Calcium Propionate. Note: Avicel functions as a fat replacer in Gluten Free crusts.

Is gluten free pizza made from cauliflower crust? ›

Cauliflower crust pizza has changed the game for folks who want to remain gluten free and still enjoy pizza. There are more vitamins and minerals in cauliflower than in wheat-based dough, so you get more nutrition from eating cauliflower crust pizzas and avoiding gluten.

What does xanthan gum do? ›

Xanthan gum is a substance used in making some foods and medications. It has different effects in these products: It can add thickness, keep textures from changing, and hold ingredients in place. Xanthan gum is found in many types of medicines.

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