GLUTEN-FREE
PIZZA DOUGH
PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES (+ STANDING)
MAKES 3 BASES
3 cups (405g) gluten−free plain flour
1 cup (135g) gluten−free self−raising
flour
½ cup (75g) potato flour
½ cup (80g) brown rice flour
½ cup (90g) white rice flour
2 teaspoons (7g) dried yeast
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
2 teaspoons salt
1egg
3 egg whites
¾ cup (180ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 cups (500ml) warm water,
approximately
white rice flour, extra, to dust
1 Grease three 30cm round
pizza trays; dust lightly with
a little rice flour.
2 Combine dry ingredients
in a large bowl.
3 Beat egg, egg whites, oil, vinegar
and 1½ cups of the water in a large
bowl of an electric mixer on medium
speed for 3½ minutes. Add the
combined sifted dry ingredients,
1 cup at a time, beating until
combined between additions.
Continue adding dry ingredients until
mixture just starts to come away from
the side of the bowl (add remaining
water only if necessary). Turn dough
out onto a surface dusted with rice
flour; knead lightly until smooth.
4 Divide dough into three equal
portions. Roll each portion on the
rice−floured surface until large
enough to fit pizza trays. Lift dough
onto trays. Cover; stand in a warm
place for 45 minutes.
5 Spread pizza dough with sauces
and toppings as desired.
SWEETPOTATO&
EGGPLANT PIZZA
PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR SERVES 4
white rice flour, to dust
2 gluten−free pizza bases
(recipe at left)
3 medium tomatoes (450g)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small orange sweet potato (250g),
sliced thinly
1 medium eggplant (300g),
sliced thinly
1 medium red onion (170g),
cut into thin wedges
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
¼ cup (30g) coarsely grated
low−fat cheddar
½ cup fresh coriander leaves
⅓ cup (95g) no−fat greek−style
yoghurt
1 Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan.
Grease two oven trays, then dust with
rice flour. Divide dough into two
portions. Roll each portion on a
surface dusted with rice flour into
20cm rounds; placeon trays. Cover;
stand until needed.
2 Use a small sharp knife to score
a cross in the base of the tomatoes.
Place tomatoes in a large heatproof
bowl; cover with boiling water. Stand
for 2 minutes. Drain; discard skins
and core ends. Return tomatoes to
bowl; using a potato masher or a fork,
crush tomatoes. Place in a sieve over
a bowl for 10 minutes to drain away
excess liquid. Add garlic to tomato.
3 Cook sweet potato, eggplant and
onion on a heated oiled grill plate
(or grill or barbecue) for 2 minutes
each side or until browned and
tender. Spread tomato over each pizza
base, leaving a 1cm border. Arrange
vegetables on top, sprinkle with seeds
and cheese.
4 Bake pizzas for 20 minutes or until
crisp and golden. Sprinkle with
coriander and yoghurt to serve.
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