Pizza night is sacred in so many homes—but when you or your kids are gluten-free, it can feel like one more thing you’ve had to give up. Trust me, I’ve been there. I remember the early days after my celiac diagnosis (and my kids gf awakening), mourning the loss of the chewy crust, the golden edges, and the ability to just “order in.” But here’s the good news…
You can still have amazing pizza. You can make memories with your kids around the table. And yes, you can even get that perfect bite—crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle, topped with your favorites.
So today, I’m sharing a super simple, totally delicious gluten-free pizza dough recipe that you can make with your kids (or on your own, let’s be real). This is the kind of recipe that becomes part of your Friday night tradition. It’s forgiving, it’s fast, and it doesn’t require any fancy ingredients.
🍕 Our Favorite Gluten-Free Pizza Dough
Ingredients:
• 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup warm water (add more as needed)
Instructions:
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl (or mixer) , whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the Wet Ingredients
Pour in the olive oil and warm water. Stir until a dough forms. If it’s too dry, add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough is soft but not sticky.
3. Knead and Shape
Flour a clean surface with gluten-free flour and knead the dough until smooth. Shape it into a ball, then roll it out to your desired pizza size and thickness.
4. Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 425°F. Bake the spread out dough for 5-7 minutes (give or take depending on your oven). Don’t skip this TRUST me!!
5. Add Toppings + Bake
Top with your favorites—sauce, cheese, pepperoni, veggies, or even pineapple (we don’t judge!)—then bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy to your liking. Keep checking after 15 to make sure your pizza is perfect.
🧀 Tasty Tip
Want to take your pizza to the next level? Brush the crust with olive oil and a sprinkle of garlic powder and parm cheese before baking. It gives the edges that dreamy pizzeria flavor without the gluten.
❤️ Why Pizza Night Matters
Pizza is more than just food—it’s connection. It’s family. It’s comfort. And in a world that often feels like it wasn’t built with us in mind, making your own gluten-free pizza is a small but powerful act of joy.
So whether you’re making this with your kids, for your partner, or just for yourself after a long day—you deserve pizza that doesn’t make you feel excluded.
And hey, some of these ingredients might even show up in our subscription boxes soon… Stay tuned!
