PIZZA CRUST – GLUTEN FREE, PALEO
PIZZA CRUST – GLUTEN FREE, PALEO
Keywords: gluten-free paleo
Ingredients
- 2 cups ground almonds
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash of sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In food processor or food chopper, pulse or chop mozzarella cheese until becomes granular in size. Shredded cheese will also work if you don’t have a food processor.
In large bowl, mix ground almonds, coconut flour, granular mozzarella cheese, flaxseed, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir in eggs, olive oil, and water and mix thoroughly.
Spread large sheet of parchment paper over a cookie sheet. Place dough on parchment paper. Spread a second sheet of parchment paper on top of tough and flatten with rolling pin into desired shape and size. Feel around edges to gauge thickness.
Remove top layer of parchment paper carefully. Use spatula to form crust edge if you want one.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove and top with your favorite pizza topping and bake for an additional 10 - 15 minutes.
Some of our favorite toppings:pesto with chicken, peppers, red onion, feta and mozzarella on top;
tomato sauce, salami/prosciutto blend, red onion, sundried tomatoes and a blend of cheeses on top.