Gluten-Free Pizza Dough
- 2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour with xanthan gum (I added an extra 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet rapid yeast/instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water , 110°-115°
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour, for dusting
- Combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, instant yeast, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Warm the water in the microwave for 30-45 seconds to 110°-115°F. I use a thermometer to check the temperature of the water. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast.
- Add the sugar to the warm water and stir until it is dissolved.
- Pour the warm sugar water into the gluten-free flour mixture and mix with your mixer on low.
- Add the olive oil and apple cider vinegar to the gluten-free dough mixture and mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the dough starts to form. The gluten-free pizza dough will be very sticky.
- Turn the bowl over on top of the floured parchment paper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of gluten-free all-purpose flour on top of the dough. Gently pat the dough ball in an outward motion. Work from the middle and push to spread the dough out to the edge to make a 15″ circle. Use your fingertips to press down into the dough to form the crust edge. Use your hands to finish shaping and rounding the edges.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of gluten-free all-purpose flour onto a large sheet of parchment paper. Spread the gluten-free flour into a circle the size of the pizza crust (15″).
- Remove the dough from the oven and preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Place the dough in a greased ovenproof bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and place in your warm oven for 30 minutes to rise.
- Place the parchment paper with the dough on a pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the oven and top with the gluten-free pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Bake the crust for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.