Gluten Free White Pizza
White pizza is already a showstopper — creamy, herby, and bubbling with melted cheese — and this version proves you don't need a wheat-based crust to pull it off beautifully. The dough comes together with a gluten free flour blend, xanthan gum, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, which work together to give the crust real structure and a satisfying chew without any gluten doing the heavy lifting. A quick par-bake sets the edges before the toppings go on, so you get a golden, crisp base rather than a soggy one. The sauce skips tomatoes entirely in favor of whole-milk ricotta stirred with minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper — rich, garlicky, and the perfect base for torn fresh mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Fresh rosemary and thyme scattered over the top bring an aromatic, almost focaccia-like quality that makes this feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. A final drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt right before serving ties everything together. It serves four and comes together faster than you'd expect for a homemade pizza night.
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4 servings
For the crust
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
- 2 cups gluten free flour blend
- 1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the pan
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For the white sauce
- ¾ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the topping
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil, for drizzling
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C). Lightly oil a 12-inch round pizza pan or rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir briefly and let stand for 5 minutes, until the surface looks slightly foamy.
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