Gluten Free Pizza Crust

[Judy in Texas 150]

Has anyone tried gluten free pizza crust made with cauliflower?  I'm not gluten free but have tried to cut back on bread products and thought I might give this a try.   

 

This is from Paula Deen's website.  http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/print_view/4696/

 

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

 

Ingredients

Non-stick spray
2 ½ cups grated cauliflower (about ½ a large head)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup homemade or store bought tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 cloves garlic, sliced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

 

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

 

Grate the cauliflower using a box grater until you have 2 cups of cauliflower crumbles. Place in a large bowl and microwave for 7-8 minutes, or until soften. Remove and let cool. Mix in the egg, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper.

 

Once combined, pat into a 10-inch round on the prepared pizza pan. Spray lightly with non-stick spray and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.

 

Top the pizza with the sauce, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes. Top with basil before serving.

 

 

 

Here is another recipe:

 

http://detoxinista.com/2012/01/the-secret-to-perfect-cauliflower-pizza-crust/

 

The Secret To Perfect Cauliflower Pizza Crust

 

Author: Detoxinista.com

 

A grain-free alternative to traditional pizza crust, that you can pick up with your hands!

Ingredients

• 4 cups raw cauliflower rice (about one medium head)
• 1 egg, beaten
• ⅓ cup soft goat cheese (chevre)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• pinch of salt

 

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400F.
2. To make the cauliflower rice, pulse batches of raw cauliflower florets in a food processor, until a rice-like texture is achieved.
3. Fill a large pot with about an inch of water, and bring it to a boil. Add the "rice" and cover; let it cook for about 4-5 minutes. Drain into a fine-mesh strainer.
4. THIS IS THE SECRET: Once you've strained the rice, transfer it to a clean, thin dishtowel. Wrap up the steamed rice in the dishtowel, twist it up, then SQUEEZE all the excess moisture out! It's amazing how much extra liquid will be released, which will leave you with a nice and dry pizza crust.
5. In a large bowl, mix up your strained rice, beaten egg, goat cheese, and spices. (Don't be afraid to use your hands! You want it very well mixed.) It won't be like any pizza dough you've ever worked with, but don't worry-- it'll hold together!
6. Press the dough out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (It's important that it's lined with parchment paper, or it will stick.) Keep the dough about ⅓" thick, and make the edges a little higher for a "crust" effect, if you like.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 400F. The crust should be firm, and golden brown when finished.
8. Now's the time to add all your favorites-- sauce, cheese, and any other toppings you like. Return the pizza to the 400F oven, and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, just until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
9. Slice and serve immediately!

 

Notes

Time-Saving Tip: I recommend making a double-batch of cauliflower pizza crusts--> make one for now, and save one for later. After baking the crusts, wrap up the extra pizza crust in foil, and FREEZE it for a quick "frozen pizza" to enjoy another night! All you need to do is add toppings and bake at 400F, until the cheese is hot and bubbly.

[McMonsters..........Kelly 48]

I have not, but it looks delish!  We use Bob's Red Mill Gluten free pizza mix, not too shabby and makes for a quick lunch.

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

Thanks for sharing this recipe.  I bought some parchment paper today and have cauliflower in the freezer so hope to try it soon.  Only mine will be pepperoni -- lots of it.

[disney4dan 68]

Did anyone try this recipe?  Looks good, wondering how the texture and taste was? 

[pezheadval 32]

I have made cauliflower crust pizza with a similar recipe and my family thought it was pretty good. I added some spinach to the crust as well and it was a little too strong I think.  If I try it again, I'd do it without the spinach.   

 

I have also made a pizza crust using cream cheese and my family liked that one better then the cauliflower one.  

 

Low carb, high protein pizza 

 

For the pizza crust, you will need:

2 eggs
1 8oz package cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese, brought to room temperature
1 cup parmesan cheese - shredded or grated

9x13" baking pan
cooking spray to coat pan

 

You mix the "crust" and bake it, then add sauce and toppings and finish baking.  It actually is a very bread-like crust.  

 

http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-carb-high-protein-pizza-with-homemade-sauce/