Vegetarian Rice Flour Pizza Crust

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

This gluten-conscious crust starts from a blend of white rice flour and tapioca starch, bound together with xanthan gum for stretch and a fragrant hit of dried oregano baked right into the dough. A splash of olive oil and apple cider vinegar keep the texture tender rather than gummy, while a quick par-bake sets the edges golden before you pile on toppings. Pressing the dough between parchment sheets makes for an easy, no-fuss 12-inch round with a slightly raised rim to hold sauce and cheese in place. Once it goes back in the oven, you get that classic pizzeria finish — bubbling, melty, and crisp at the edges. It's a solid, satisfying option for a vegetarian kitchen, whether you're topping it with roasted vegetables, fresh mozzarella, or a simple margherita spread.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the crust

1 cup white rice flour
Bob's Red Mill Stone Ground White Rice Flour - 24 Oz Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour - 24 Oz Bob's Red Mill Sweet White Rice Flour, 24 oz (680 g)Arrowhead Mills Organic Gluten Free Brown Rice Flour, 24 oz Goya Rice Flour - 24 Oz
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½ cup tapioca starch
1 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp fine salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1 large egg
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup warm water (about 110°f / 43°c), plus more as needed
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For finishing

1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing

Instructions

1
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-inch round pizza pan or large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Whisk together the white rice flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, and dried oregano in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.

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