Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

• Servings: 2 pizzas
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Passive Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 2 cups The Grist Mill Gold Flour
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine The Grist Mill Gold Flour and salt.
3. Combine: Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Shape: Punch down the dough and divide it into two portions. Roll each portion into a pizza crust shape.
7. Pre-Bake: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place the crusts on pizza pans and bake for 5 minutes.
8. Add Toppings: Remove the crusts from the oven, add your favorite toppings, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the crust is golden and the toppings are cooked.

Serve:

Slice and serve hot.