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Gluten-Free Protein Pizza Recipe

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This Gluten-Free Protein Pizza is a quick and nutritious twist on classic pizza, featuring a protein-packed dough made with Greek yogurt and gluten-free flour. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a wholesome meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture. Topped with savory pizza sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, this pizza offers a delicious gluten-free alternative suitable for the whole family.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Protein Pizza Dough

  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

For the Topping

  • ⅔ cup pizza sauce (or more as needed)
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees F and place one of the racks in the center. Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet with olive oil spray or non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Make self-rising flour mix: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, kosher salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
  3. Form the dough: Add the Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and stir using a fork or rubber spatula until combined. Then, use your hands to knead the mixture into a smooth dough ball, which should take approximately 2 to 3 minutes. If the dough feels sticky, sprinkle a little extra flour on your hands and on the dough.
  4. Shape the pizza crust: Press the dough onto the prepared pizza pan, spreading it into a round pizza shape by pressing from the center outwards to the edges, creating an even thickness.
  5. Pre-bake the crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. This step helps set the dough before adding toppings.
  6. Add toppings: Remove the crust from the oven carefully. Spread ⅔ cup of pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving about ¾ inch of edge bare for the crust. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  7. Bake the pizza: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 17 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden and cooked through.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the pizza to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Slice into desired portions and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use regular all-purpose flour instead of gluten-free if preferred; however, this will change the gluten content.
  • For a crispier crust, you can pre-bake the dough a minute or two longer before adding toppings.
  • Adjust pizza sauce quantity to your taste to avoid sogginess.
  • This dough also works well with other toppings – customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.
  • Use non-dairy yogurt and vegan cheese to make this recipe vegan, though it will affect protein content.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/gluten-free-protein-pizza-recipe/