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Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Recipe

I am continuing to be stretched by my own restrictions as well as others who are looking for recipes free of many of the common allergens including eggs and nuts. I wasn't sure how it was going to be replacing the eggs with the flax seed meal. My husband even said he was "scared of this one." He actually thought it was going to taste like cardboard when I told him what the ingredients were.We were all pleasantly surprised. The crust was a bit crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It held together very well. And the crust had a very nice flavor, kind of nutty even though I didn't use any nuts. And the last minute idea of adding the roasted butternut squash ended up being a great idea. Not too long ago I never would have thought that you could bake with ground up seeds and nuts and then make things like pizza. If you haven't done this and are on a limited diet, give this recipe a try. You might actually feel like you're eating pizza again!Soak and Dehydrate Seeds first:An important aspect of all recipes that use ground up seeds and nuts is that they should be properly soaked and dehydrated, then ground up. After you have dried the seeds and nuts, you can use a food processor to grind them into a fine flour. My old food processor couldn't do this very well so I ended up using a coffee grinder which works well but can only hold so much at once. I got a new food processor though and hope that it will grind the nuts and seeds up fine enough for flour.As far as I know, flax seeds do not need to be soaked and dehydrated the same way other seeds and nuts do. I recommend soaking, drying and grinding seeds and nuts in large batches. I have a dehydrator that holds many shelves of nuts and seeds so I can do several different kinds at once. If you don't have a dehydrator, just use as many pans of nuts or seeds in your oven as possible. (@ no warmer than 150 F.) Then I usually grind half of each kind to make flour out of them as well as have some whole seeds and nuts for other recipes.Here is the recipe:Gluten free Pizza Crust (grain, egg, nut, gluten, dairy, sugar and yeast free)Ingredients: 1 c ground pumpkin seeds, soaked and dehydrated
1 c ground sunflower seeds, or a little more depending upon consistency, soaked and dehydrated
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp ground flax meal
6 Tbsp boiling hot water
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1-2 cloves of fresh pressed garlic
2 tsp total of any of the following: dried parsley, marjoram, oregano and/basilSteps: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grind the seeds before measuring out 1 cup each. Combine the flax seed meal and hot water and let sit for 5 minutes. Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. I like to knead the dough with my hands until everything is mixed. The dough will be very stiff. Add more flour if dough seems too wet and a little more olive oil if dough seems too dry.
Grease a cookie sheet and sprinkle it with coarsely ground pumpkin seeds. Pat the dough into a ball shape and place it in the middle of the cookie sheet. Beginning in the center and moving outwards, squish the dough flat with your hands. I like to make the edges slightly raised for the pizza dough.
Bake for 20 minutes (or longer if it looks very wet). Remove from oven, top with sauce and toppings, then return to oven for as long as it takes for the toppings to get hot and cheese to melt if you are using cheese.For my pizza, I used Bionaturae bottled strained tomatoes and bottled tomato paste, garlic, salt, honey and Italian herbs to make my sauce. Bionaturae uses glass bottles for these two products, which I love because they are BPA free and GAPS friendly. Compared to other store bought tomato sauces that are free of sugar, it is also much less expensive to make the sauce this way.I also added some leftover cooked ground beef or turkey that I had made for another dish earlier in the week as well as roasted butternut squash fries I had made that afternoon as a snack.I hope you enjoy this allergen-free pizza crust! Let me know how you topped yours! I would love this crust with a yummy pesto sauce.Enjoy!

Fruit Pizza Recipe Ideas How To Make A Dutch Almond Cookie Pizza Crust Recipe

Learning how to make a delicious dessert pizza crust can be as easy as using a pre-made cookie dough from the local superstore. Of course, these may be very delicious; however, why not experiment with using different types of homemade cookie recipes. This is a cookie recipe that we have adapted for making fruit pizza recipe ideas. It is a simple and easy to make Dutch almond cookie pizza crust recipe.Making Pizza is a Family AffairYou can use this same reasoning while making the type of crust you want to eat with any pizza that you might enjoy making and eating. The kids will also find it thrilling to be eating cookies and fruit. You might even want to help them learn how to make pizza too.Getting everyone in on the pizza making can be a fun family project. You may be really surprised just how much the kids will love to help you make this type of dessert. You can let them help with the mixing of the ingredients, choosing the ingredients they want to use and helping in other ways. You can let them help you make individual size pizza or even large pizzas. Having fun together while cooking and eating are those special moments that help bond families together.You might like to use this recipe to make chocolate pizzas, fresh fruit pizza and so many others. There is no limit to the type of fillings, toppings or sauces you might also like to include while you are making a sweet dessert pizza for you and your family.Recipe for Dutch Almond Cookie Pizza CrustWhat You Need
½ cup butter or margarine
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
3 cups flour
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup blanched sliced almondsHow to Make ItPrepare a baking sheet or pizza pan by lightly spraying it with cooking spray and then set aside until needed.Using a medium to large size mixing bowl you will add the butter or margarine and the vegetable shortening. Cream together well.Gradually add the sugar and brown sugar while beating and then cream together until well blended.Add the eggs one at a time and beat thoroughly.Sift the flour before gradually adding it to the mixture. Add the nutmeg, cinnamon and baking soda. Blend all ingredients well and then add the blanched sliced almonds until thoroughly blended.Press this cookie crust mixture onto the prepared baking sheet or pizza pan. Cover with a clean dry dishtowel and then place the crust in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 to 5 hours to chill.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.Remove almond cookie pizza crust from the oven and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the crust is a light golden brown.

Pizza Recipes Strawberry Pecan Dessert Pizza Crust Recipe

There are many different types of pizza recipes that you can find to make for your next pizza party or you can learn to make them to serve to your family while having a quiet night at home together. Whether you enjoy eating a spicy or sweet pizza you can find a multitude of recipes you can make. In fact, there are so many that you can choose from that the idea of making just one more that includes some different types of ingredients can be overwhelming. A love of pizza can be quite an adventure when you consider that there are different types of pizza that you would like to make and eat.Choosing Different Ingredients for Pizza can be Fun for the Whole FamilyWhen you have a family, you may always be searching for different ways you can bond your family relationships. Sharing time with one another is essential. One of the most common ways of spending time with one another is around the dinner table regardless of the time of day. When you allow your family to help you, choosing different ingredients for pizza can be fun for the whole family.For instance, you might like to try making this strawberry pecan dessert pizza crust for some of the sweet pizza toppings you may include. For instance, this crust will go well with many different types of fresh fruits, chocolate and other types of candy for the fillings and then simply make a homemade sauce or use whipped topping.Recipe for Strawberry Pecan Dessert Pizza CrustWhat You Need3 cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 ½ cups sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup strawberry jam
½ teaspoon almond flavoring
¾ cups milled walnuts or pecansHow to Make ItPrepare a large baking sheet or pizza pan by coating it lightly with cooking spray. Set aside until needed.In a large bowl you will combine the dry ingredients of flour, baking soda, and salt. Sift together to thoroughly combine and then set aside until needed.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Using a large mixing bowl and an electric mixer you will add the shortening and the sugar and then cream together until the mixture is light and fluffy in texture.Add the eggs one at a time while beating each until well blended. Add the strawberry jam and beat to combine well, or for about 30 to 45 seconds.Gradually add the dry mixture while beating to combine with the strawberry mixture and then gradually add the milled walnuts or pecans.Press this mixture onto the prepared baking sheet or pizza pan evenly. Form a raised rim around the crust by gently pinching up the edges as you work around the pizza.Place the sweet dessert pizza crust into the preheated oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is a light brown in color.Remove from oven and allow the dessert pizza crust to completely cool before adding your pizza fillings and toppings.

Pizza Dough Recipe Ideas Chocolate Cereal Chewy Pizza Crust Recipe

Making different types of pizza can be fun, since you can make pizzas that include so many different ingredients. For instance, you might enjoy making and serving a sweet dessert that just about anyone will love to eat. One of the best things about making your own homemade pizzas is that you are free to experiment with various ingredients to create the type of pizza that you and your family crave. You can make a sweet dough recipe by adapting many different types of bread and cookie recipes.Experiment with Pizza DoughFor instance, you can easily adapt just about any type of cookie recipe to make sweet and tempting pizza dough and it can be a lot of fun. They enjoy learning how to make great things to eat and they love eating what they make. Allow them to help you while preparing the different types of pizza you will be eating as a family. If you do, they just may surprise you with their suggestions of what they want to include.Making Candy PizzasAfter choosing the type of dough you want to make, you can then begin to consider the types of ingredients you will use for the fillings and toppings. For instance, while using this particular recipe you might want to include various types of delicious candies. These may include your family favorites as well as something you always wanted to try whether you make a chocolate pizza or a candy apple dessert.Create a Fresh Fruit PizzaYou and the kids may enjoy making a fresh fruit pizza that includes all the different types of fruits you enjoy the most. For instance, you might include fresh bananas, strawberries, blueberries, cherries, pineapple, apples, oranges, kiwis and more. When you and your family are making such a delicious dessert to enjoy, the sky is the limit when it comes to the ingredients you can include.Recipe for Chocolate Cereal Chewy Pizza CrustWhat You Need½ cup butter or margarine
1white cake mix
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chocolate chips
3 cups Cheerios
1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounceHow to Make ItPreheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Using a large baking sheet or pizza pan with a raised edge, you will add the butter or margarine and then place it in the preheated oven to melt the butter.After melting the butter you will sprinkle the white cake mix over the melted butter or margarine and spread evenly.Sprinkle the miniature marshmallows over the white cake mix evenly. Next you will sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the miniature marshmallows. Add the cheerios over the miniature marshmallow by sprinkling them evenly.Flour your hands lightly and then gently press these ingredients down so that you create a flattened crust.Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top of the cereal.Place in the preheated oven and then bake for about 20 minutes or until the crust is set.

Pizza Crust Recipe Number Two - The Quicker, Improved Gluten Free Recipe Your Friends Will Love

Now I know I've already posted an article with a recipe for Gluten Free pizza crust. With my other recipe you had to bake the pizza dough until it was ready, take it out, put on your ingredients, and then bake it some more. This is how high-end pizza restaurants make their pies, and really is a gourmet recipe sure to impress the whole family and friends.However not everyone has the time it takes to put together my other recipe. This one doesn't require yeast, and it's very quick to make. I was hesitant at first in giving this recipe, but when asking my neighbors which one they liked more they said it didn't matter to them.Here's a yeast-free, quick to make version of my Gluten Free Pizza Crust recipe.Ingredients:½ cup milk
1 teaspoon Gluten free baking powder
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup potato flour
1/8 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup Gluten free flourDirections:So we'll begin by Pre-heating the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease up a pizza pan, (or cookie sheet) with some cooking spray.
Grab a medium-sized bowl, and add all your dry ingredients into it. Whisk it together well, you want to make sure there are no clumps of anything, especially your baking powder.
Get a large measuring cup, (I use only Glass) and whisk together your eggs, oil and milk. Make a note of exactly how much liquid there is, because you'll need one cup of total liquid. If you come up short then you can just add extra milk.
Slowly pour your wet ingredient mixture into your dry bowl. Use a wooden spoon to stir together until it's well mixed.
Set the dough in a pan, and work it with your hands so that everything spreads evenly onto the bottom. Grab a brush and brush your dough with olive oil. Throw on all the ingredients your heart desires.
Place onto the top rack of your oven, and leave until your dough is crispy golden in color, and cheese is melted. This usually takes around 30 minutes, sometimes less depending on the oven your using.