Carol Fenster’s

Pizza Crust & Sauce

Reprinted with permission from Carol Fenster, Ph.D., Savory Palate Press
(800) 741-5418 (for more recipes: www.savorypalate.com)
Copyright © 2009

Pizza Sauce

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, to taste

1/2 teaspoon salt

Toppings of your choice

 

Sauce: Combine all ingredients in small saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, while Pizza Crust is being assembled. Makes about 1 cup.

Crust: Preheat oven to 425ºF. In small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in milk. In medium mixer bowl, beat flours, xanthan gum, salt, and seasoning on low speed. Add yeast-mixture, 1 teaspoon of the oil, and vinegar and beat until blended, about 30 seconds. Dough will be soft.

Put dough on lightly greased 12-inch nonstick pizza pan and liberally sprinkle with white rice flour. Press dough to edges of pan, con-tinuing to sprinkle with flour to prevent stick-ing to your hands. Make edges thicker to hold toppings.

 

Gluten-free pizza never tasted so good!

 

Pizza Crust

3/4 cup warm milk (110º) or non-dairy liquid

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

2 teaspoons sugar 

1/2 cup sorghum flour*

1/2 cup tapioca flour

2 teaspoons xanthan gum*

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

White rice flour for sprinkling

Shortening for greasing pan

*Available at natural food stores

Bake crust 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread crust with sauce and your choice of toppings. Bake another 15 to 20 minutes or until top is nicely browned. Remove from oven, brush outer crust with remaining oil, and serve immediately. Serves 6 (1 slice per serving).

Calories (crust and sauce only), 180; Fat 4g, Protein 4g; Carbs 34g; Cholesterol 4 mg; Sodium 604 mg; Fiber 3g

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