EASY GLUTEN FREE PIZZA DOUGH RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in 250ml warm water and the olive oil. Combine quickly with your hands, to create a thick, wet, paste-like texture, adding an extra 20ml warm water if the dough feels a little dry. Store in an airtight container or covered bowl in the fridge for up to 24 hours before using. Using the dough to make pizza? See the full recipe for gluten-free pizza.

Steps:

• Place two-thirds of the water in a large bowl. In a saucepan or microwave, bring the other third of water to boil, then add it to the cold water in the bowl. This creates the correct temperature for activating yeast. Whisk the salt, yeast and olive oil into the warm water.
• If mixing by hand:Place the flour in a large bowl and pour the yeast mixture into it. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together in a ball. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead with both hands for about 10 minutes, until it is firm and well combined, and the dough ball is smooth and shiny. It’s important to note that dough that uses regular flour would be stretchy after kneading due to the gluten proteins strengthening during the kneading process. However, gluten-free flour will perform differently due to the absence of protein in the flour. Return the dough to the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap (cling film) and leave to rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.If using a mixer:Fit the mixer with the dough hook and place the flour in the mixer bowl. Turn the machine on at a low speed and gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour. Once combined, leave the dough to keep mixing at the same speed for 5-10 minutes, or until the dough is firm and combined. Cover the dough with plastic wrap (cling film) and leave to rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
• When the dough has roughly doubled in size, divide it into 4 or 3 equal portions each weighing 8.8/11.6oz (250/330 grams). The dough may collapse at this stage, but don’t panic – this is normal at this point.
• In a well-floured, airtight tray, leave the dough portions to rise for a minimum of one hour and up to a maximum of five hours, or until the dough balls have doubled in size.
• To shape each piece of dough into a pizza base, place the first dough portion onto a well-floured pizza peel. Gluten-free pizza dough is much more delicate than conventional pizza dough, so handle the dough carefully to avoid tearing it. Press down into the dough using your fingers to flatten and spread the dough into a base, making sure not to press into the very edge of the dough so that a thicker crust can form once it cooks. You can also gently stretch the dough sideways by pressing your palms on either side of the dough and slowly pulling your hands away from each other. Take care not to tear the dough.  
• When the base is stretched out to a thickness of a ¼ inch (5mm), pick up the pizza peel and give it a gentle shake to ensure the base is not sticking to the peel before you start adding the toppings. Follow our 10 Tips for Launching the Perfect Pizza to avoid dough sticking to the peel. 
• Fire up your Ooni pizza oven. Aim for  842˚F (450˚C) on the stone baking board inside. You can check the temperature inside your oven quickly and easily using the Ooni Infrared Thermometer.
• Launch the pizza into the oven, turning it every 20-25 seconds to ensure it cooks evenly.The gluten-free dough crust may appear to be cooked before it actually is due to the color the crust develops as it cooks, so don’t be afraid to bake the pizza a little longer. The base may also burn a little on the edges as it cooks through; simply dust those little burnt spots off after cooking.
• Enjoy and share with all your gluten-free pizza-loving friends!