Everyone loves pizza – except candida sufferers. It contains all the stuff you can’t eat; yeast, gluten, cheese, olives, mushrooms – but you can improvise! Pumpkin, zucchini, pine nuts.. it’s easy. Here’s a yeast and gluten free pizza base that’s easy to make. Turns out thin and crispy, great done on the barbecue grill too!

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • handful grated parmesan (optional)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup water or milk


Method:

(If using a mixer, simply combine the dry ingredients and slowly add the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed, occasionally scraping the sides down.)

  1. Preheat oven 200°C
  2. Put the flour, baking powder, salt and parmesan in a large bowl and make a well
  3. Pour in the olive oil and water. Mix with a spoon or your hands until the dough comes together
  4. Tip onto a floured surface or board and knead briefly adding extra flour if needed, to create a smooth dough
  5. On a floured surface, roll out into a large 5mm thick pizza base or into several small bases (I use a pizza tray and just spread it out by hand.)
  6. Place on a baking tray or hot pizza stone. Brush with olive oil, spread with red tomato sauce and scatter with grated cheese.
  7. Add toppings to your liking and bake for 15-20 minutes until the base is crispy and cheese is melted