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Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Published: Jun 21, 2017 · Modified: Jan 7, 2022 by Sandi Gaertner · 43 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Stop the press because this is the best Gluten free pizza crust ever! You can cook this yummy homemade gluten free pizza on a charcoal or gas grill or baked in the oven. This crust is crispy on the outside and fluffy and chewy on the inside! Just add your favorite pizza toppings!

a gluten free pizza on a baking sheet
Jump to:
  • Why This Is The Best Gluten Free Pizza Crust:
  • Ingredient Notes:
  • Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:
  • How To Grill Pizza:
  • Oven Baking Directions:
  • Topping Ideas:
  • Sauce Ideas:
  • Tips and Recipe FAQ:
  • Serve With These Sides:
  • Reader Review:
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

I have made a few pizza recipes on the blog over the past couple of years. This Gluten Free Flatbread Pizza is one of my kids' favorites. This Gluten Free Sourdough Pizza is great if you have a sourdough starter. (If you don't, I include how to make one too!)

Learn how to make the best gluten free pizza crust with my easy gluten free pizza base recipe. You can use this pizza base for these Gluten Free Pizza Rolls and my Gluten Free Calzones recipes.

Are you ready to give this easy pizza crust recipe a try? First, let's walk through the steps to make the gluten free pizza base.

Why This Is The Best Gluten Free Pizza Crust:

  1. This crust is fluffy and light and can be used to make either a thin or thick crust!
  2. You can use this gluten free pizza dough to make a lot of fun recipes.
  3. This pizza crust is amazingly baked in the oven. You can also grill this pizza crust...directly on your grill!

This may be my best gluten free pizza crust recipe ever. It is so easy to learn how to grill your pizza!

Ingredient Notes:

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Cup4Cup Gluten Free Multipurpose Flour, 3 lbs
Cup4Cup Gluten Free Multipurpose Flour, 3 lbs

This is an awesome gluten-free flour blend for pizza crust, biscuits, and pie crust. It is also great for yeast recipes! Note, this blend does have dry milk powder, so it is not suitable for those who avoid dairy.

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  • Gluten free flour blend - I used Cup4Cup for this recipe because it makes this pizza dough rise well. I also tested Bob Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend (red bag!) I suspect Better Batter Artisinal Blend and Pillsbury Gluten Free Flour Blend will also work well. I do not recommend using King Arthur Measure for Measure or Bob's 1:1 (light blue bag), as these two do not work well with yeast recipes.
  • Xanthan Gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add one teaspoon.
  • You can also use my DIY Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend. It is gum-free, and Mr. Fearless Dining said it added a more realistic chewiness to this pizza crust. Note, if you use my flour blend, you will need to add 3-4 additional tablespoon of water and 1 teaspoon of psyllium husk powder to the dough.
  • Yeast - Double check the brand you use is gluten free. Red Star Platinum is NOT gluten free!
  • Sauce - Be sure the sauce you use is gluten free. I will share some great sauce recommendations below.

Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

Check out all of my easy Gluten Free Baking Tips for baking gluten free.

Foaming yeast in a measuring cup

Step 1: Add the yeast and sugar to warm water to proof your yeast. You want it to get nice and foamy. This helps the pizza crust so that it isn't so dense.

stand mixer with ingredients for a gluten free pizza base

Step 2: You can mix this up in a large bowl or standing mixer. I used a standing mixer because it is easier. Slowly add the ingredients into a mixer. (I switched to the dough hook on my Kitchen Aid mixer because it handles the dough the easiest.)

To measure your gluten free flour, I recommend using the spoon method or leveling method. In a perfect world, people weigh their flour, but most do not own a kitchen scale.

Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.

Use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour.

gluten free pizza base (dough)

Step 3: Put the gluten free pizza dough onto a board and shape it into individual pizza crusts. Cover it closely with plastic wrap and allow it to rise for 30-45 minutes.

a rolled out pizza crust with oil being brushed over the edges

Step 4: Roll your crust to the desired thickness. I rolled this dough to ¼ inch thickness.

Step 5: Brush olive oil over the edge of the crust. This will help it get more golden.

sauce spread on pizza crust

Step 6: If you are baking your pizza in the oven, spread on your sauce and add the cheese and toppings.

making gluten free grilled pizza on a grill

How To Grill Pizza:

If you cook it on a grill, you will want to make personal-sized pizzas as the dough is easier to transport and placed flat onto the grill.

Place on the grill and add your toppings. Close the lid and allow to cook at 425º F on the grill until the cheese is all melted, about 8-10 minutes, depending on how thick the dough is.

Oven Baking Directions:

If you are baking your gluten free pizza crust, preheat the oven to 425º F. Bake the gluten free pizza for about 12 minutes until the cheese is slightly golden and melted.

Topping Ideas:

  • Pepperoni
  • Sausage
  • Pineapple
  • Ham
  • Fresh basil
  • Mushrooms

Sauce Ideas:

  • Use this easy homemade Gluten Free Pizza Sauce recipe for a traditional pizza sauce.
  • If you want a white pizza, use this Gluten Free Alfredo Sauce to top your gluten free pizza crust.
  • You will also have fun using this Nut-Free Pesto Sauce for your pizza.

Check out this fun gluten free pizza web story too!

a sliced pizza on a baking sheet

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can you make this pizza crust without yeast?

Unfortunately, you do need yeast for this specific pizza recipe.

Do you need a pizza stone to make this?

Nope...you don't need a pizza stone to make my grilled pizza recipe. You can plop that raw pizza crust dough right on the grill! If you do bake this recipe in the oven, a pizza stone will help your crust get nice and crisp.

How do you grill pizza on a Weber grill?

Our grill is a Weber grill, so this is an easy question for me to answer for you. I preheat my Weber grill medium-high until the temperature gauge shows 450º F.

Open the grill and add your pizza crusts. I grill the pizza crusts with the lid closed for 8 minutes, then open the lid and add the sauce, cheese, and toppings.

Can you make this gluten free pizza dairy-free?

You can easily make this gluten free pizza dairy-free by omitting the parmesan cheese in the crust. Use dairy-free cheese like Daiya or VioLife.

What pizza sauce brands are gluten free?

If you prefer to use store-bought pizza sauce, there are several delicious gluten free pizza sauce brands. I like Rao's, Trader Joe's, and Mezetta best.

You may also love this delicious Gluten Free Deep Dish Pizza recipe!

a slice of gluten free pizza on a white plate

Learning how to eat gluten free doesn’t have to be difficult, and with a little bit of planning ahead, it can be delicious, too! If you need a simple and delicious gluten free pizza sauce recipe, I have you covered!

Serve With These Sides:

  • Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots
  • Grandma's Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Fennel and Grapefruit Salad
  • Kale and Apple Salad

I also think getting your kids in the kitchen so they learn to cook can be very empowering. Here are some delicious Gluten Free Recipes for Kids.

sliced gluten free pizza on a cutting board. One slice has a bite taken out.
This recipe was updated with fabulous new photos. This is the old photo.

Reader Review:

Best GF pizza crust I have tried. I used Cup 4 Cup multipurpose flour. I baked mine in the oven on parchment paper for 11-12 minutes at 400 degrees."

Christine O.

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a gluten free pizza on a baking sheet

Gluten Free Pizza Crust Base

Sandi Gaertner
How to make a gluten free pizza base that you can cook on a grill. Makes the BEST gluten free grilled pizza crust!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Rise Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 27 mins
Course Meal Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Standing mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups gluten free flour blend * see note
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese optional
  • 1 ¼ cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast * see note
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 eggs large

Topping

  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups pizza sauce * see note

Instructions
 

  • Put the warm water in a bowl with the sugar. Add the yeast and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until if foams up.
  • In a mixer, add the foamy yeast, eggs, and oil. Mix to blend.
  • Change to a dough hook. Add the salt, parmesan cheese, and gradually add the 3 cups of flour. Mix slowly on low speed.
  • Mix until the dough is in a ball. On a baking sheet, shape and size of pizza crust you want.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise 30-45 minutes.
  • Remove the plastic wrap.

Grilling Instructions:

  • Preheat your grill to 425º F.
  • Shape your dough into 4 mini gluten free pizza crusts.
  • Put the dough onto the grill and close the lid so the dough can cook for 3-5 minutes.
  • Open the lid. Add sauce, cheese and your favorite toppings.
  • Grill until the cheese is melted and the crust looks cooked. Make sure you check the bottom of the crust periodically to ensure it doesn't burn.

Oven Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 425º F.
  • Heat a pizza stone if you are using one in the oven. If not skip this step.
  • Place your pizza crust on the pizza stone or a baking sheet.
  • Add the sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  • Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes depending on crust thickness.

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Notes

  1. I have tested this recipe with Cup4Cup and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
  2. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
  3. This pizza will keep up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
  4. If you want to make this pizza dairy-free, omit the parmesan cheese and use a dairy-free cheese.
  5. Yeast - double check the brand you use is gluten free. Red Star Platinum is NOT gluten free!

Topping ideas:

  • Pepperoni
  • Sausage
  • Pineapple
  • Ham
  • Fresh basil
  • Mushrooms

Sauce ideas:

  • Use this easy homemade Gluten Free Pizza Sauce recipe for a traditional pizza sauce.
  • If you want a white pizza, use this Gluten Free Alfredo Sauce to top your gluten free pizza crust.
  • You will also have fun using this Nut-Free Pesto Sauce for your pizza.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1011mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 168IUCalcium: 156mgIron: 4mg
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  1. Kim Pulsifer

    January 22, 2023 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    I have tried alot of your recipes this was amazing I used your flour blend which is going to be my new flour blend love this ❤️

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 22, 2023 at 3:40 pm

      I am so glad you loved my new flour blend in this pizza. My husband told me I can no longer use store-bought blends after trying the new mix. Thank you!

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