Gluten-free homemade pizza How to make? Step by Step

Today, the origin of the ingredients and their contents are of great importance ; even more when it comes to people with celiac disease or another type of condition, or simply because they seek to lose weight by reducing wheat consumption. That is why, on this occasion, we bring you a rich and healthy option that you can easily include in your diet.

Ingredients for homemade gluten free pizza

The ingredients to prepare homemade gluten-free pizza are at the disposal of the diner; however, we present you some options :

For the mass:

• 500g of rice flour
• 25g of fresh yeast
• 1 spoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 200ml of lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

For the coverage:

• 3 fresh tomatoes
• 1 large red onion
• Queso fresh mozzarella
• 100g of mushrooms
• Cured or turkey ham
• Pitted olives packaged without seasoning
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

How to make homemade gluten free pizza? step by step guide

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Separate the ingredients of the dough from those that will go in the coverage.
3. Fillet the mushrooms and reserve.
4. Cut the onion into thin rings or julienne and set aside. Do the same with the olives and ham .
5. Cook the tomatoes and grind them until you get a kind of puree that will serve as the tomato sauce .

How to make easy homemade gluten free pizza dough? step by step guide

Gluten -free pizza dough is the most important step. Currently, there are different variants to prepare a homemade gluten-free pizza dough ; These can be made from rice flour or wholemeal flour , with sweet potatoes and oats, or ground tapioca, or at the disposal of whoever prepares it.

1. Place the flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a bowl. Add two tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Pour in the warm water little by little and knead for 10 minutes until you get a homogeneous dough that does not stick to the sides of the bowl. In case you notice the dry dough, add a little more lukewarm water to the dough . But if otherwise, you notice a sticky dough, sprinkle a little more flour, but not too much .
3. Let the dough rise for at least 10 minutes, in a cool, dry place.
4. Sprinkle flour on a smooth surface and roll out the dough.
5. Place the dough on a tray and take to the oven for 5 minutes .
6. After the time, remove the dough from the oven, spread the tomato puree . Place the filleted mushrooms , the chopped purple onion, the sliced ​​olives. Then place the fresh cheese on top, it can be cubed or grated.
7. Finally, drizzle olive oil on top of our homemade gluten-free pizza and return to the oven for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
8. Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes before tasting our preparation.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the homemade gluten-free pizza recipe

Is gluten-free pizza for celiacs?

Yes, thanks to the composition of the ingredients, the homemade gluten-free pizza is totally suitable for people with celiac disease . In addition, gluten-free pizza has nothing to envy to traditional pizzas; because its flavor is delicious and very nutritious .

What ingredients can I add above?

When it comes to pizza, you can add all the ingredients you can think of; from  mozzarella cheese, feta or goat cheese, ham, to pineapple, black olives and peppers.

Can vegetarian people eat it?

Yes, vegetarian people can easily eat this homemade pizza , they would just need to omit the animal proteins from the ingredients and voila.

Jane Bones

University Professional in the area of ​​Human Resources, Postgraduate in Occupational Health and Hygiene of the Work Environment, 14 years of experience in the area of ​​health. Interested in topics of Psychology, Occupational Health, and General Medicine.