Pizza

Okay, so I know it is the holidays and pizza is not exactly a holiday food; however, pizza is the one food that is always in season.  It is easy, cheap and tasty, but an item hard to fix when accommodating  food allergies. 

Below is an amazing, delicious, mouth watering pizza, even without cheese (if you are dairy and casein free too). I just discovered this recipe last weekend and have already made it twice due to my husband's love for pizza. I baked it in a round deep pie pan, which was perfect. It makes the perfect amount for two people and guaranteed to make you feel full. Also, I did the nutrition facts for the recipe and without cheese it is approximately 400 cals per serving (half the pizza). 

Herb Crust Pan Pizza

    1 package active dry yeast
    3/4 cup lukewarm water
    1 tablespoon sugar
    2 cups flour (I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour)
    2 teaspoons oregano
    1 1/2 teaspoons basil
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon thyme
    1 teaspoon salt
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    1 cup pizza sauce
    toppings of your choice

Directions:

Mix the yeast with the lukewarm water and sugar and let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together flour, herbs and salt.

Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in yeast mixture and then pour it into the flour mixture.  Mix until it is dough.  Knead for 5 minutes.  Add more flour if sticky.  Let it stand 1 1/2 hours in warm, non drafty place.

When dough has risen, oil a deep dish 8-9 inch pan with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Spread 1 tablespoon of cornmeal on a dry flat surface and roll out the dough till about 9 inches in diameter.  Place in pan.

Add the sauce and toppings.

Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 15 minutes