Easy Gluten-Free Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

Pizza is a universally loved food, but finding a pizza crust can be challenging for those who follow a gluten-free diet. Luckily there are many creative and delicious alternatives to traditional pizza crust, including an easy homemade crust made out of cauliflower. Cauliflower recipes have become popular due to the vegetable's versatility and health benefits. It's low in calories, high in fiber, and a good source of vitamins and minerals. 

Wellness coach and recipe developer Miriam Hahn brings us this recipe and says, "I have a lot of clients who are sensitive to gluten and feel the store-bought gluten-free crusts are lacking in flavor. This recipe is a game-changer for those who crave pizza but want to avoid gluten. It requires only a minimal list of ingredients, and the crust can be customized with various toppings to make this a delicious and satisfying meal." 

To make this recipe we'll start by picking up a fresh cauliflower head. "It's so simple to rice your own cauliflower with a food processor. If you don't have a food processor however, then you can buy pre-made cauliflower rice and I suggest buying the type that is in the produce section instead of the freezer type which can leave you with a watery crust," Hahn explains. Then we'll need some almond flour and gluten free flour, eggs, mozzarella, and a few spices; Italian seasoning, garlic granules, and salt. "For the gluten free flour, you can use all-purpose gluten free flour, quinoa, millet, or brown rice flour," Hahn shares.

Go ahead and preheat the oven to 350 F. Then cut the cauliflower into small florets and pull out the food processor. Insert the grating blade into the base of the processor and then start feeding the florets through the tube. You should reach 2 cups with just half a cauliflower head, if it's medium in size.

To make our "dough" transfer the cauliflower rice to a large bowl and add the almond flour, eggs, cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic granules, and salt. Stir to combine. Add the gluten free flour one tablespoon at a time and mix in. The dough will feel different than typical pizza dough and should be sticky and very moist. If it feels too wet, add in more gluten free flour.

To roll out the dough, place it in on a piece of parchment paper and then place another piece of parchment paper on top. Now roll the dough into a circle shape about 12 inches in diameter. "Because this dough is sticky, rolling on top of the parchment paper keeps it from sticking to the rolling pin," Hahn explains. Once the dough is rolled out, transfer it with the parchment paper to a baking tray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are starting to brown. 

Add your toppings then pop the tray back into the oven for a couple of minutes, just until the cheese is melted. "If I'm not adding cheese to the pizza and treating it more like a flatbread with sautéed vegetables, I keep it in the oven a few more minutes for that first round of baking so that the center starts to brown up also," Hahn explains. This crust will sure to be a new favorite recipe to add to your gluten-free repertoire!