Almond Flour Pizza Crust
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
gluten-free
Almond Flour Pizza Crust
Description
This crust starts by mixing almond flour with baking powder, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. The egg and olive oil bind the dough in the standard version, while the vegan option incorporates arrowroot starch, flax seeds, and water for structure. After pressing into a flat circle, it bakes at 400°F initially to set the base.
The crust develops a slightly dense texture, similar to firm cookie dough, which crisps during baking to create a sturdy yet tender pizza foundation. Following the first bake, toppings are added and the pizza returns to the oven to finish cooking and melt any cheese.
It pairs well with classic toppings and can serve as a grain-free meal base. The broiler can be used briefly to perfect the cheese melt and topping heat without burning the crust.
Nutrition differs depending on the version; the vegan crust is higher in fat and fiber with moderate carbohydrates, reflecting the grain substitutes and seed ingredients.
Ingredients
Almond Flour Pizza Crust:
- 1 cup almond flour blanched
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegan Almond Flour Pizza Crust:
- 1/2 cup almond flour blanched
- 6 tablespoons arrowroot starch (tapioca or cornstarch should work, too)
- ¼ cup Flax Seed or ground chia seeds, ground
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. (If you're making the vegan version, add in the arrowroot and ground flax seeds, too.) Whisk well to break up any clumps, then stir in the remaining wet ingredients. The dough will have a dense texture, similar to that of cookie dough.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet, and use your hands to press it out into a flat circle, about 1/4-inch thick, and roughly 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes.
- When the crust is done baking, add your favorite pizza toppings then return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. If your cheese isn't bubbly by then, I like to turn on the broiler and watch it 1 more minute with the oven door cracked, to make sure nothing burns. That is usually sufficient for getting all of the toppings nice and hot!
- Slice the pizza into 4 pieces, and serve warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Nutrition info for the standard crust applies to one quarter slice of pizza.
- The vegan crust contains roughly 239 calories, 17 grams of carbs, 5 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and 18 grams of fat per slice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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