Pizza and its numerous varieties are considered one of the most popular dishes worldwide. The variants for toppings are diverse and can be adapted to every taste and preference. However, standard pizza dough is made with flour, which makes it unsuitable for people with gluten intolerance. However, if you have a gluten intolerance, you shouldn't necessarily skip the pizza, but simply prepare it gluten-free. In this article we present different recipes for a gluten-free pizza and a few delicious alternatives to pizza dough that you should definitely try.
The different variants for a gluten-free pizza
There is actually a large selection of recipes for gluten-free pizza dough. In many supermarkets you can find ready-made flour mixtures without gluten or even ready-made pizza bases that are quick and easy to prepare. However, it would definitely be better to prepare the flour yourself. Various types of flour such as corn flour, buckwheat flour, millet flour and similar are available for this purpose. Another option would be to make the gluten-free pizza dough without flour and replace the pizza base with ingredients such as cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini and others.
Make the pizza dough yourself
Whoever has decided, the gluten-free oneMake your own pizza dough, can prepare it with or without yeast. Below you will find the ingredients for a dough with yeast:
– 50 ml lukewarm water
– 1 pack of dry yeast
– 1 tsp sugar
– 50 g tapioca starch (alternatives: potato or corn starch)
– 250 g Hirsemehl
– 200 g travel flour
– 5 g xantan gum (alternative glue: 10 g locust bean gum or guar gum)
– 2 tsp salt
– 3 tbsp olive oil
– 350 ml lukewarm water.
Instructions – gluten-free yeast dough
The first step is to sprinkle the yeast with the sugar in 50 milliliters of lukewarm water and set aside. Then the flours are mixed in a separate bowl and 3 tablespoons are set aside. Then salt and xanthan gum are mixed with the flour and the yeast mixture, olive oil and water are mixed in one after the other. The mixture should form a soft dough. Then it is covered and left to rise for 30 minutes, then incorporated with the rest of the flour and left for another 20 minutes. The finished dough is rolled out, shaped into 4 normal-sized round pizzas and covered with sauce and toppings of your choice. Bake the gluten-free pizza in a preheated oven for about 12 minutes and enjoy with friends or family.
Pizza dough without yeast
To prepare a pizza base without yeast, it is replaced with baking powder. This also eliminates the 50 milliliters of water and sugar that were used to activate the yeast. When preparing, all dry ingredients are first mixed and then the olive oil and water are stirred in. The gluten-free pizza dough without yeast is kneaded and rolled out on a floured worktop.
Gluten free pizzawithCornmeal – a recipe for vegans
If you would like to make a gluten-free pizza vegan, then you should put the appropriate toppings on it. First, to make gluten-free cornmeal pizza dough, you'll need the following:
– 100 g Maismehl
– 20 g cornstarch
– 20 g Travel flour
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 100 ml water.
You should knead the dough and roll it out into a round shape. You can use cherry tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, peppers, olives and dry spices such as oregano and basil as toppings for the vegan pizza.
WithBuckwheat flour and without eggs
With the ingredients listed below you can make a crispy pizza base yourself without gluten and use it to prepare a delicious gluten-free pizza.
– 1 boiled potato
– 2 tbsp soy milk or water
– 50 g ground sunflower seeds
– 100 g buckwheat flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1 tsp salt
– 3 tbsp olive oil.
Alternative to pizza dough–Cauliflower pizza crust
If you want to try a low-carb pizza recipe, we recommend making onePizza with cauliflower crust. The recipe is healthy and combines well with a diet. A gluten-free pizza dough is prepared from 250 grams of shredded cauliflower, 150 grams of grated cheese, 2 eggs, salt and spices of your choice.
Cauliflower pizza crustprepare
The cauliflower pizza base is baked at 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes and then topped with toppings of your choice. Vegetables are particularly suitable for a low-calorie pizza, but poultry or fish would also be fine. Sprinkle with cheese and put back in the oven until the topping is cooked through.
Delicious pizzawithZucchini base
A perfect recipe for summer is to make a pizza with a zucchini crust instead of pizza dough. This recipe is suitable for both lunch and dinner and is a gluten-free alternative to pizza. The base is made from grated zucchini, buckwheat, quinoa, eggs, dill and garlic and baked at 160 degrees for 25 minutes. As a topping, you can simply place some tomato slices and olives on top and enjoy the gluten-free pizza.
Zucchini and cauliflowercombine
With the following ingredients you can prepare a delicious pizza base yourself from zucchini, cauliflower and yellow pepper for your gluten-free pizza without flour.
– finely chopped cauliflower
– finely chopped zucchini
– finely chopped yellow pepper
– grated Parmesan cheese
– Cream cheese
– No
– Salt and spices.
Gluten-free pizza doughout ofBeetroot
Beetroot pizza crust may seem incredible at first, but it is also a possible alternative for gluten-free pizza. In addition to the beetroot, the dough is made with quinoa flour, an egg, baking powder and coconut oil and covered with any toppings. Since the pizza crust has a striking red color, the recipe is also a good idea for children.
Low-Carb-Pizza miteggplant– a quick recipe
Low-carb recipes are best for summer, especially for dinner. If the dough is replaced with eggplant slices or strips when preparing a pizza, then it becomes a low-carb food. The eggplants are baked once for 5-6 minutes on their own and then another 5 minutes with the desired topping. This simple recipe is prepared very quickly and is perfect for those who have a lack of time to cook in the evening.
aRecipe for meat lovers
In contrast to the low-carb recipes, we also present an idea for meat lovers. Instead of the dough, strips of bacon are used for the base of this pizza, which are baked until crispy with the toppings. The strips are braided as shown to keep the topping and sauce on. This gluten-free pizza for connoisseurs is by no means low in calories, but is a delicious alternative to traditional pizza.
Pizza baseCarrotsprepare
Pizza dough without yeast and gluten can also be made from carrots. They are chopped and mixed with a finely chopped clove of garlic, grated mozzarella and an egg. The gluten-free pizza is topped with your choice and baked in a baking tray with baking paper. Suitable toppings for the carrot pizza base include vegetables such as peppers, onions and olives.
