If you are making sourdough, you are going to love using your starter to make a homemade gluten free sourdough pizza crust recipe. This crust turns out crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, with an added sourdough twang. If you have not made your sourdough starter yet, you will need to make my gluten free sourdough starter recipe.
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I’m new to the sourdough starter baking world but have been gluten free for over 10 years. Honestly this is the BEST pizza I have had since leaving the gluten world. It is fluffy and thick, not like most GF crusts that are thin and cracker like. I thank you profusely for this! Notes: I live at high elevation. I put the dough in the fridge for 10+ hours and made it that night. Delicious!”
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This simple gluten free sourdough pizza crust is absolutely delicious. It is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it is egg-free and dairy-free, making a great pizza base for a family dinner.
If your family enjoys having pizza nights, this gluten-free sourdough pizza dough recipe makes it easy. You can prep the dough ahead, so it has a nice long rise time while you are busy, then you can add your toppings and bake it quickly. It is a win-win because everyone loves the recipe, and it makes busy weeknights a little easier. The kids get to pick their favorite toppings.
My kids want me to tell you that this crust makes yummy Gluten Free Pizza Rolls, too! If you have an active starter, check out all of my gluten free sourdough and sourdough discard recipes.
👀 Sandi Says: This gluten free sourdough pizza dough recipe uses my easy 5-day gluten free sourdough starter recipe. All you need is gluten free flour, a clean container, and purified water to get this starter going. You can make all sorts of delicious foods with my sourdough starter, including gluten free sourdough bread and gluten free bagels!!
If you like using your grill for pizza crust, this gluten free sourdough pizza dough can be cooked on your grill. This easy tutorial shows you how to grill a gluten free pizza.
Ingredient Notes:
- Sourdough Starter – you can also use packet yeast if you do not have an active sourdough starter.
- Gluten-free Flour Blend: – I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure and Bob’s Red Mill 1:1. That doesn’t mean others will not work; I have not tested other flour brands in this recipe.
- Pizza Sauce – You can use store-bought pizza sauce or make homemade. I share a list of pizza sauce recipes, including Alfredo and pesto, below.
How to Make a Gluten Free Sourdough Pizza Crust (Step-By-Step)
Step 1: Add your gluten free sourdough starter, 2 cups flour, and 2 cups purified water to a bowl. Mix well and allow to rise for 4-6 hours. I like this batter to be wetter so it has room to rise. We will add more flour before working the dough.
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Step 2: After the moist dough has risen, mix in an additional 1 cup of gluten free flour, baking soda, and salt. Place on a parchment paper-lined
Step 3: You will need additional flour for this part. The amount will vary depending on the gluten free flour blend you use. I used about 1/2 cup of additional flour as it was sprinkled on the dough to flatten it. Work the dough so it is stiffer. The dough will still be a bit wet, but it should be workable if you dust the top with gluten free flour as you flatten it.
Flatten your dough to 1/4 inch thickness. You can use a rolling pin or your hands. You can see in the top photo of this post that I like to use my hands. I like this because I can tell when I hit a very wet patch of dough, and I can dust that area with additional flour.
Step 4: Let the crust rise for 30-45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425º F, or if you want to grill your pizza, preheat your grill and the pizza stone to 400º F.
Step 5: Pre-bake your crust at 425º F for 10 minutes. Remove the crust and add your sauce, cheese, and toppings.
Step 6: Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top of the pizza and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until your cheese is slightly golden.
What sauces are best for pizza?
Homemade pizza sauce is my favorite sauce for pizza. You can make my homemade gluten free pizza sauce or use this gluten free alfredo sauce recipe if you prefer a white sauce. You can also use this easy nut-free pesto sauce to top this crust.
What store-bought pizza sauces are gluten free?
There are several great store-bought gluten free pizza sauces, including:
- Trader Joe’s brand
- Raos
- Primal Kitchen
- Muir Glen
- Mezzetta
Frequently Asked Questions:
Gluten free dough doesn’t behave the same way gluten dough does, and adding toppings to the dough can make the crust soggy. I always pre-bake my gluten free pizza crusts for 8-10 minutes before adding toppings.
Yes, you can definitely make your pizza crust into individual sizes or any size you like.
I would say this crust is not good for a thick crust. Most gluten free pizza crusts don’t work for thick crusts because they don’t cook the same as gluten crusts…thickness makes the crust doughy and soggy in the middle.
If you don’t have a sourdough starter, you can use the recipe for grilled pizza for a great crust recipe or add a packet of yeast to your flour mix. You only need 1 hour of rising time if you use the yeast.
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Gluten Free Sourdough Pizza Crust
Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten free flour blend * see note
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups purified water
- ½ cup gluten free sourdough starter * see note
Method
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup gluten free sourdough starter, 2 cups gluten free flour blend, and 2 cups purified water. Mix well. This dough will be somewhat wet.
- Allow rising 4-6 hours. (I typically rise overnight, or through the day so it is ready for pizza night.)
- Mix additional 1 cup flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Add this mixture to the dough and mix.
- Sprinkle some flour onto the parchment paper and spread to cover. Dump the dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Dust the top with additional flour and press the dough flat. You may need up to 1/2 cup additional flour for this process. As you press the dough, sprinkle the top with flour if the dough is sticky. Press the dough until it is 1/4 inch thickness.
- Allow the crust to rise for 45 minutes. Preheat your oven to 425º F.
- Pre-bake your crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Add your pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake an additional 10-12 minutes until the cheese is slightly golden.
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I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
My Aunt used her gluten free starter and made the dough for me and my kids. I shaped it into crust and par baked it then we added our sauce, toppings, Dairy free cheese, and baked it the rest of the way. Delicious! My 7 and 3 year old asked for seconds and thirds.
I am so glad you all loved this pizza crust recipe! Thank you so much for coming back to let me know.
I love this recipe. So delicious. I am wondering if you have had any luck with freezing the dough or a partially baked crust to freeze and pull it out later?
Hi Sara, I am so glad you loved this crust. I haven’t tested freezing the dough, but you can definitely freeze the baked crust. I found it worked very well.
I can’t wait to try this! Do you think it’ll work well with your whole grain gluten free flour blend? I love that blend for your gf sourdough bread recipe.
Hi Trisha, Yes, you should be fine using the whole grain blend.