Pizza Dough

You know that feeling when the cheese stretches just right, the crust is warm and chewy, and you can fold it over and take that perfect bite? Yeah… gluten-free pizza doesn’t always get that right. But this dough? This dough gets it. Soft in the middle, a little crisp on the edges, and sturdy enough for all the toppings you love. It’s the kind of pizza that makes you forget it’s gluten-free, the kind that makes you wanna grab a slice straight from the oven. (Let it cool a bit first, please – your tongue will thank you.)

..or skip all of this and just get some Namaste GF Pizza Crust Mix and a pan. No judgement.

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Gather:

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
• ¼ cup tapioca starch (this is the secret to chewy magic)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¾ cup warm water (~110°F)
• 1 tsp active dry yeast

Optional: Pinch of King Arthur Pizza Seasoning

Work it:

1. Wake up the yeast
   Pour the warm water into a small bowl. Add the sugar and yeast. Wait 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbly.
2. 2. Mix the dry ingredients
   In a larger bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, salt, and any optional herbs or spices.
3. Make the dough
   Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until it forms a sticky dough. It will be stickier than regular wheat dough and that is normal.
4. Let the dough rest
   Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it sit in a warm place for 30-40 min. It will rise slightly and get ready for the oven.
5. Shape the pizza
   Preheat the oven to 450°F Place the dough on a sheet of parchment paper and press it gently into a circle or rectangle about a quarter inch thick on a baking pan.
6. Pre-bake the crust
   Put the dough in the oven for 7-10 minutes until the edges turn golden. This prevents the pizza from getting soggy once the toppings are added.
7. Add toppings and finish baking
   Spread sauce over the crust, sprinkle on cheese, and add your favorite toppings (pepperoni, etc). Bake for another 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

Insider Tips:

• Olive oil love: Brush the crust edges before baking → golden, crisp, irresistible.
• Hot oven, hot pizza: High temp = bubbly, blistered crust like a real pizzeria.
• Extra stretch: Let dough rest 10 min after shaping before pre-bake. Makes stretching easier.