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Crispy Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Recipe Easy Perfect for Homemade Pizzas

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A crispy, chewy gluten-free pizza crust perfect for homemade pizzas that is quick, easy, and uses simple pantry ingredients. This crust delivers a golden, crisp edge with a tender inside, suitable for all your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (210 g) rice flour
  • ¾ cup (90 g) tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up while you prepare the dough (about 15 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together rice flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, mix warm water, olive oil, and honey or maple syrup until well blended.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until a sticky dough forms. Adjust consistency by adding more water or rice flour if needed.
  5. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to hydrate the flours and improve texture.
  6. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet or pizza peel. Lightly dust hands and dough with rice flour, then spread or roll the dough into a thin 12-inch (30 cm) circle.
  7. Transfer the dough on parchment to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges turn golden and surface looks set but not browned.
  8. Remove crust from oven and add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  9. Return pizza to oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and crust is crisp and golden brown.
  10. Let pizza cool for a couple of minutes before slicing to allow crust to firm up.

Notes

Preheat the oven and pizza stone or baking sheet thoroughly for best crispness. Resting the dough for 10 minutes improves texture. Use parchment paper to handle sticky gluten-free dough easily. Avoid soggy toppings by patting vegetables dry. Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup. To reheat leftovers, use a hot skillet or toaster oven to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.

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