Description
This Gluten-Free Protein Pizza offers a quick and wholesome meal option with a crispy, golden crust made from gluten-free flour and protein-packed Greek yogurt. Topped with rich pizza sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, it’s a delicious, easy-to-make pizza perfect for those seeking a gluten-free and protein-enriched diet.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Toppings
- 2/3 cup pizza sauce (or more if needed)
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place one of the racks in the center. Prepare a pizza pan or baking sheet by spraying it lightly with olive oil spray or non-stick cooking spray, then set it aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, kosher salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning thoroughly to make a self-rising flour mixture.
- Incorporate Yogurt and Form Dough: Add the plain Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients. Using a fork or rubber spatula, mix until combined, then use your hands to knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until smooth. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle flour on your hands and the dough.
- Shape and Pre-Bake Crust: Press and spread the dough evenly onto the prepared pizza pan using your hands, starting from the center and working outwards to form a pizza shape. Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to set the crust.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Remove the par-baked crust from the oven. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a 3/4 inch border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly on top.
- Bake Pizza: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 17 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your gluten-free protein-packed pizza!
Notes
- Use gluten-free all-purpose flour to keep this recipe gluten-free. Regular all-purpose flour can be substituted if gluten is not a concern.
- Adjust the amount of pizza sauce according to your taste preference to avoid soggy crusts.
- Sprinkling extra flour while kneading can help manage sticky dough for easier handling.
- Pre-baking the crust ensures the base cooks through and stays crisp after adding toppings.
- For added protein, try topping with grilled chicken or additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
