as I am this post, while there has been so much innovation in the gluten-free space over the past decade, gluten-free pizza crusts are way behind other carb-based options. Of course, I’m thinking about pasta and bread.
But there’s been some progress recently, especially in restaurants, and now even corner slice pizzerias have gluten-free pizza crust options.
Some of these gluten free pizza crusts are better than others, sadly it’s hard to find the soft soft convincing when translated from the supermarket to ready meals.
Since I posted this crazy Gluten Free Pizza Recipe You guys have been asking me for my opinion on the best gluten-free pizza crust brands in the freezer aisle and my favorite homemade recipe a few weeks ago.
As you die-hard readers know, Charlie and I are sober during the pandemic thanks to our weekly TGIF Friday Pizza Night (I’ll let you guys know what the extra F means). Because we do a lot of pantry cooking, and a lot of cooking, that means we try a lot of gluten-free frozen pizza crusts.
This post covers the entire gluten-free pizza crust world, and I also share a few fan favorites that I haven’t tried yet, but will of course be accepted in the name of rigorous research.
One dietary restriction is often accompanied by other preferences: vegan, paleo, keto, low FODMAP, etc. So I’m trying to point out which gluten-free pizza options are the best in these other subsets of needs.
Don’t worry, no matter where you are in the confines, you can enjoy pizza.
Read on for the best gluten-free pizza crusts, store-bought and homemade.
As always, please leave your favorites in the comments so I know what to try next, or go to bed at night knowing you agree with my taste for gluten free pizza crust!
With health and hedonism,
Phoebe
Best Store-Bought Gluten-Free Pizza Crust (Frozen and Boxed)
It should be noted that, for whatever reason, bare, topping-free gluten-free pizza crusts are harder to find than ready-to-eat gluten-free frozen pizzas. Sadly, the variety in your local market will most likely lean towards the latter.
But we all know how much fun it can be to make pizza at home, which is why this article features crust options for those who want to try their own gluten-free pizza recipe.
My choices are listed in priority order.
Again, since diversity is an issue, you may only have a few options, I’ve also listed below some options that I don’t particularly recommend but may work for you.
Capello’s Paleo Gluten-Free Pizza Crust
This is my favorite crust that balances texture, flavor and health. It’s made from simple paleo ingredients, mostly almond flour. But it really stood up and got crispy in the oven. Like most gluten free pizza crusts, it’s on the smaller side, so we usually need a full pie. Their ready-made margaritas are also a great canvas if you don’t want to source your own sauces and cheeses. It’s not low-FODMAP certified, but the ingredients are okay. They also have a Keto version now.
Banza Chickpea Flour Gluten-Free Pizza Crust
Banza is newer to the gluten free pizza market, but their chickpea flour crust is crunchy and delicious and doesn’t taste like buttery chickpeas (I don’t mind the taste, but it’s definitely present in my homemade version… See below.) For those of you who are looking for a high protein option and don’t mind beans, here’s my vote.
Little Northern Bakehouse Vegan Gluten Free Pizza Crust
This is a rare shelf-stable pizza crust that feels more like a flatbread. But it produced pretty impressive results. This is definitely the best vegetarian option. One thing to be aware of, though, is that they get moldy quickly, so if you’re not going to use them right away, it’s best to store them in the refrigerator.Here are more photos of them made in my kitchen!
Simple Mills Paleo Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix
If you don’t have room in your fridge but want to stick with a paleo gluten-free pizza crust, Simple Mills Box Mix is an easy-enough semi-homemade option. You don’t have to add much to the batter, and it’s extra fun to be able to shape the crust into whatever shape you like. I would also give this mix the healthiest overall gluten free pizza crust. Unfortunately, it has that flavor too.
Totally Healthy Frozen Gluten-Free Pizza Dough
This is one of the very few options for freezing in dough form. You just thaw the balls and roll them out like a regular pizza crust. I think part of the fun of making your own pizza at home is making not only top choices, but shape choices as well! This gluten-free crust is perfect for sheet pan pizzas and more free-form pizzas.
Paleo Gluten Free Crust for All Grains
I’m listing this below some of the other paleo options because I find their raw crust harder to find in the market than their ready-made pizza, which I like, but tends to be cheese overloaded. This is a great option if you’re also avoiding corn, nuts, and soy. However, it is not dairy free, vegan or low FODMAP. The main flour they use is tapioca starch and the bottom tastes a bit like Pao de Quejo (Brazilian cheese bread) which is tasty but not the lightest. notes: This shell can be found in thriving market, I highly recommend it as a more affordable online retailer for GF brands that also meet other dietary restrictions.It’s cheaper than Whole Foods and doesn’t belong to Jeff Bezoz 🙂 Consider join here.
Whole Foods Gluten-Free Grain-Free Cauliflower Crust
Full disclosure: this is the only cauliflower peel I’ve tried. I know some people like this. I think it works well because the cauliflower is pretty camouflaged and crunchy. When you’re making your own homemade cauliflower crust, it can be more difficult to maintain a base that isn’t really brittle. Overall, this crust tastes similar to the one above, but has the added bonus of veggies!
Note recommended, but other options:
This used to be one of the only cases available, and it was small and unappealing. Udi’s used to be the gold standard for gluten-free baked goods, but luckily other brands have entered the space and far surpassed them in quality and flavor.
Similar to Udi’s, but Schar is the best known gluten-free brand in Europe. I think they outperform Udi in terms of taste, but tend to be highly processed and contain lots of soy, corn, and other ingredients that I try to avoid in packaged foods. It has a low FODMAP, though, so it’s a good option for those folks.
The Best Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipe
Feed Me Phoebe Soca Gluten Free Pizza Crust
Using chickpea flour is one of the quickest and easiest ways to make a gluten-free pizza crust. In parts of the Mediterranean it is also known as soka shell. You just mix equal parts chickpea flour and water, then add some oil and salt. Heat the pan and cook the crust first, then add the toppings.
Feed Me Phoebe Cauliflower Pizza Crust
The cauliflower crust at home is a bit more complicated and requires some dairy to hold the “dough” together. But it can be delicious!
An easy homemade gluten free pizza crust option is to simply use tortillas! As you can see in these baked breakfast pizzas, tortillas are perfectly crispy in the oven, but can also be used as a quick fix using traditional Italian toppings.
Gluten Free Palette AP Gluten Free Dough
If you don’t want to use a premade flour mix specifically for pizza, this recipe uses AP gluten-free flour for a simple crust with few other additions.
Serve with Clarified Yeast Gluten-Free Pizza Dough
This one also uses AP flour, but it’s a leavened dough, so it will be soft and soft.
Feed Me Phoebe Deep Dish Polenta Pizza
Polenta creates a very crispy base for pizza, and it tastes great as an Italian alternative to traditional crusts. Also great for shaping and styling deep dish pizzas in cake pans!
Did I miss your favorite gluten free pizza crust brand or dough recipe? Let me know what you like in the comments!
