Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe - Vegan Richa (2024)

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Easy Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe. How to make the best yeast-free gluten-free crust with just 4 main ingredients. Gum-free Soy-free Recipe

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We’ve been eating a lot of chickpea flour lately. My parents are in town and Dad prefers all Indian food, every single day. So breakfast is always savory, chickpea flour pancakes, savory oats and such. Snacks are chivda (savory Indian spiced trail mix), handvo (savory split pea zucchini cakes from the book) or baked fritters of some sort, lunch yesterday was Kadhi Pakora with homemade almond cashew yogurt (recipe in my cookbook) with baked onion fritters. Mom was amazed at how good the non dairy yogurt turned out with simple steps.

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A simple yeast-free gluten-free Pizza crust topped with sauce of choice, vegan cheese or tofu ricotta, and fresh basil today. This pizza crust is easy and hasNo gluten, no yeast, no gum, no nuts and has chickpea flour. You can make it grain-free by using more chickpea flour. Use white chia seeds instead of black for a lighter crust color. The black chia seeds also make it look a bit grey-ish. Add your favorite sauces and toppings. See my Pizza collection foroptions!

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Abovepicture, the crust is Sturdy enough to hold the toppings! It is like socca but fluffier and sturdy.

Soft and fluffy and not crumbly.

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Steps:

Make the crust batter. Drop onto parchment lined sheet.

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Spread the batter using a spatula. Spray water if the batter sticks to the spatula.

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Par bake,

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then top with sauce, veggies and vegan cheese of choice. tofu thyme basil ricotta

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Bake again. Cool slice and serve.

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Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe

Easy Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe. How to make the best yeast-free gluten-free crust with just 4 main ingredients. Gum-free Soy-free Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time35 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Course: Pizza

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2

Calories: 406kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (120 g) chickpea flour flour of white garbanzo beans
  • 2 Tbsp chia seed meal
  • 2 Tbsp brown rice flour or white rice flour
  • 1 Tbsp coconut flour or use more chickpea flour
  • ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) baking powder
  • ¼ tsp (0.25 tsp) baking soda
  • ¼ tsp (0.25 tsp) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) salt

Wet

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) lemon juice
  • ¾ cup (188 ml) + 2 Tbsp water

Toppings

  • Marinara or other pizza sauce
  • spinach or chopped basil
  • tofu thyme basil ricotta use less thyme and add some basil, or use vegan cheese or choice

Instructions

  • Roast the chickpea flour in a large skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir once every minute for the first 2 minutes. Then every 20 seconds. Cool and transfer to a bowl. Roasted flour gives a better flavor profile. You can skip the roasting and use the chickpea flour as is in the batter..

  • Add the rest of the dry ingredients to the chickpea flour bowl and whisk well.

  • Add lemon juice to ¾ cup water and add to the bowl. Add oil and mix or whisk until there are no lumps. Add 1 to 2 tbsps more water and mix in to make a thick batter. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200ºc.

  • If the batter is too thick/stiff, add 1 to 2 tsp more water and mix in. Drop the thick batter on parchment lined baking sheet. Spray water on the batter. Use a large spoon or spatula to spread it into a circle. Spray water on the batter to avoid sticking to the spatula while spreading.

  • Bake the crust for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and top with sauce, veggies, cheese of choice.

  • Bake again for 12 to 14 minutes. Broil for a minute to crisp or melt the cheese if needed.

  • Cool for 2 minutes before slicing.

Notes

If using besan (gram flour), you will need less water to make a thick batter. chickpea flour will hold the thickness better than besan. Besan will make a thinner crust.

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 357mg16%

Potassium 711mg20%

Carbohydrates 50g17%

Fiber 12g50%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin C 0.5mg1%

Calcium 157mg16%

Iron 4.1mg23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Silver

    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe - Vegan Richa (14)
    AMAZING!! 🙂 Used this recipe and added turmeric + garam masala + chili powder to the dough to make a jackfruit + kale pizza ! Yummmm! This is my new go to recipe, thank you Richa x

    Reply

  2. Myli

    We have a chickpea allergy, do you have a recipe without it? I saw your other yeast free crust recipe, but for gluten free, it redirected to here. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

    Reply

    • Richa

      Try this one https://www.veganricha.com/recipe-pages/vegan-gluten-free-pizza-crust-recipe/

      Reply

  3. Marita

    Is the oil absolutely necessary?

    Reply

    • Vegan Richa Support

      Yes it should be ok without oil. Add some non dairy yogurt or cashew cream instead.

      Reply

  4. Lisa

    Just made this, but cheated a bit- no oil, no flour other than chickpea flour. still turned out amazingly! (added a pesto cashew “cream” sauce and a ton of veggies.

    Reply

    • Vegan Richa Support

      aha! pesto saves the day again

      Reply

  5. Anne

    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe - Vegan Richa (15)
    I subbed the chia seed meal for psyllium husk powder- the crust cooked up beautifully. Very sturdy- I was able to load it with toppings and could pick up the pieces with no difficulty. Not at all crumbly, either! Great gluten free crust, thank you!

    Reply

    • Vegan Richa Support

      great idea! thanks for the feedback

      Reply

  6. Susan

    Can this be cooked longer and/or at a higher heat to get a crispy crust?

    Reply

    • Richa

      yes. Also replace some of the chickpea flour with rice flour for crispier.

      Reply

  7. Claudia

    Sorry for sticking my nose in but its probably the aluminum but you can get aluminum free. Looks tasty thanks, I am looking for your buckwheat wrap recipe and so far am I printing a pitta bread and pizza, you are a bad influence, but also a good one :o)

    Reply

  8. Anika

    Hi Richa, your recipes are interesting, but I do hesitate as baking soda and power are not good for children as per my research on internet.

    What is your opinion about it ?

    Since I am vegetarian and thinking to become vegan I am discouraged to bake either cakes or muffins.

    Regards,
    Ani

    Reply

  9. Emmy

    Hi! really want to make this but wondering about some substitutions. Can I use only chickpea flour instead of the brown rice AND coconut flour or will this throw off the recipe? Also I only have whole chia seeds. Can I use these or flax meal instead of the chia seed meal?

    Thanks!!

    Reply

    • Richa

      you can put the chia seeds in a blender to make a meal and use. Yes to using chickpea flour instead of rice and coconut flour. The crust will be softer then.

      Reply

  10. Madi

    Very yummy and easy to make ^_^

    Reply

  11. Nadine

    Is the chia seed meal supposed to be 2 teasponns, since it’s a small “t” (even though there’s a “b”!) or is it 2 tablespoons?

    Reply

    • Richa

      its tablespoon. Chia seeds hold the crust together, so you need tablespoons.

      Reply

  12. Samantha

    Hi Richa, I’d love to try this pizza crust but was wondering if you think it would turn out ok if I omitted the oil?

    Reply

    • Richa

      Yes it should be ok without oil. Add some non dairy yogurt or cashew cream instead.

      Reply

  13. Janine

    Have you tried substituting any other flour for brown or white rice flour? Could I use almond flour instead?

    Reply

    • Richa

      use more chickpea flour.

      Reply

      • AH

        Would it still come out the same texture as yours if all chickpea flour was used?
        Thanks! 🙂

        Reply

        • Richa

          Nope. chickpea flour is a very different texture and flavor profile. It will need adjustments. Try this recipe which uses chickpea flour https://www.veganricha.com/2015/09/gluten-free-yeast-free-vegan-pizza-crust-recipe.html

          Reply

  14. Airyfairycelt

    Ooh lovely, but sticky! It is a lovely one though.
    Happy new year, still munching my way through your recipes but so happy to just about, despite Xmas, continued on weight loss plan. self control very hard on your foods as I want to eat a lot!

    Reply

    • Richa

      🙂 you can add more flour. flours behave so differently, so add more to get a workable dough.

      Reply

  15. Jenny

    How big of a pizza does this dough make? I am looking to make a large/normal sized pizza for a family. Do i need to double it?? Thanks!

    Reply

    • Richa

      this one is about 11-12 inch. you can double the recipe and make 2 small-medium pizzas. Spreading out the batter would be easier with the smaller size, also the crust will cook evenly.

      Reply

      • Jenny

        Thanks! If I have a pizza stone can I just use that or does it need to be spread on parchment paper?

        Reply

        • Richa

          i would suggest parchment paper. This crust is stickier than regular pizza dough, so it will tend to stick to any surface. it also needs a rise time on the surface, which will again cause it to stick and you wont be able to slide it off whatever it is sitting on. Use a parchment below and slide the parchment onto the stone or place on a baking sheet.

          Reply

          • Jenny

            Awesome! I actually 1 1/4’d the recipe and it turned out great (made a 13-14 in pizza). I was amazed the dough came right together! I am making your Buffalo Chickpea Pizza – cannot wait until its done!

  16. Amanda - Create N Plate

    I can’t believe how simple this recipe is! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply

    • Richa

      let me know when you do!

      Reply

  17. korralinn

    Nothing beats the simplicity! Made it today and was devoured. Thank you!

    Reply

    • Richa

      Awesome! Thanks!

      Reply

  18. Virginia

    Hi Richa,
    It’s funny. When my parents come to visit, we prepare Latin dishes following traditional recipes my parents enjoy. This pizza sounds like a very healthy and delicious recipe. On question: how is flour of white garbanzo beans called? I am more familiar with gram and besan flour. I would like to try your recipe with the flour of white garbanzo beans. Thank you.

    Reply

    • Richa

      Exactly 🙂 Loads of traditional dishes. White garbanzo bean flour is called chickpea flour or gabanzobean flour in the US. Besan is gran flour which is flour of brown chickpeas, not white. So there is a slight difference.

      Reply

      • masala girl

        i never knew that about besan, i was just about to ask! thank you! 🙂

        Reply

        • Alyce

          I have besan flour on hand how much should I cut back on the water I would rather have a thicker crust instead of a thinner crust. Please help thankyou

          Reply

          • Richa

            you can add more besan to the mix as well to adjust. You want a slightly thicker than pancake batter kind of hold in it.

      • masala girl

        i’ve never heard of handvo before! interesting. it sounds good 🙂 what region is it traditional to?

        Reply

        • Richa

          its from gujarat. you should get my cookbook 🙂

          Reply

  19. Gluten Free Babe

    Hi Richa
    This looks great! I make pizza with a socca (chickpea) crust all the time. I can’t wait to try this one. I also do a cauliflower crust pizza which is AWESOME and you can find the recipe on my gluten free blog.
    I have your cookbook too – so inspiring 🙂

    Reply

    • korralinn

      Aww but it’s not vegan

      Reply

      • Richa

        I have a vegan cauliflower crust on the blog already 🙂
        https://www.veganricha.com/2014/06/cauliflower-pepita-chia-crust-with.html

        Reply

        • Susie

          Hi! Hmm I was wondering what made this not vegan? Thanks so much

          Reply

  20. Samantha @ The Planted Vegan

    This looks incredible! I love trying out different pizza recipes, and need to add this on my list!

    Reply

Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe - Vegan Richa (2024)

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What is most gluten free pizza crust made of? ›

In most cases, gluten free pizza is made with a combination of gluten free flours and starches like rice flour, almond flour, potato starch, and tapioca starch. These are combined with wet ingredients like oil and flavorings like sugar and salt. Some recipes also use yeast to give the dough some rise.

What is not vegan in pizza dough? ›

Q: Is pizza dough vegan? A: Typically yes, most pizza dough is vegan since it's made from water, flour, yeast, and salt. However, some variations may include dairy products like butter or milk, so always check the ingredients.

What is vegan pizza crust made of? ›

All Purpose Flour: Just regular all purpose flour works great for this pizza dough. Active Dry Yeast: I don't recommend instant yeast for this recipe. Organic Cane Sugar: Mixed with the yeast and warm water to activate the yeast. Olive Oil: Extra virgin if possible.

How do you thicken pizza dough without flour? ›

Steam: Creating steam in the oven can help thicken the crust. For example, you can place a tray of water at the bottom of the oven to create steam, which will make the crust puff up and become thicker.

What is Papa Murphy's gluten free pizza crust made of? ›

Our GF crust contains the following ingredients: Water, Tapioca Starch, Brown Rice Flour, Non-Gmo Canola Oil, Egg Whites, Dried Cane Syrup, Tapioca Syrup, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Yeast, Cultured Corn Syrup Solids And Citric Acid (Natural Mold Inhibitor), Enzymes.

What is Papa John's gluten-free crust made of? ›

Although the dough is gluten-free (it's made of quinoa, sorghum, teff, and amaranth), the chain "doesn't recommend" the pizza for those who have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant.

Why is butter not vegan? ›

Traditional butter is made with churned milk or cream, which usually comes from cows (but it can also come from other animals like goats), and that's why it's not vegan. Many people also use margarine, which is similar to butter in texture and color, but it's usually made with plant-based fat instead of animal fat.

Can vegans eat yeast? ›

Since eating yeast does not cause it to suffer and involves no animal exploitation or cruelty, yeast is typically considered a vegan food. Although, a very small minority of vegans may still avoid it, as it is a living organism.

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Plant-based and dairy-free mozzarella alternatives consist of either one of the ingredients or a combination of these:
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  • cashews.
  • soy.
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  • soy yoghurt.
  • tapioca starch.
  • rice / rice starch.
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Why is my gluten free pizza dough not rising? ›

Use a little more liquid in the dough. Gluten-free dough may be dry and crumbly, so adding more liquid can help it rise by creating steam as the dough bakes. Let the dough rest for a longer period.

What happens if you use milk instead of water in pizza dough? ›

Whole milk has a fat content that would make the dough softer. You can add oil to accomplish that goal. The milk is bringing extra protein and sugar though, as well as various flavor compounds.

What can I use instead of flour for pizza dough? ›

When it comes to keeping your dough from sticking to the pan, either flour or cornmeal will work. But if you want to add even more taste, and make it an even better experience for your customers, try cornmeal instead!

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Gluten-free pizza can be a slightly healthier option for that treat meal, depending on the diet. Gluten-free options don't mesh as well with some diets, such as the keto diet. The ketogenic or keto diet means sticking to low-carb, high-protein, and almost no-sugar foods.

What is pizza Hut gluten-free crust made of? ›

Udi's® Gluten-Free Crust includes the following ingredients: Water, Tapioca Starch, Brown Rice Flour, Canola Oil, Egg Whites, Dried Cane Syrup, Tapioca Syrup, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Yeast, Cultured Corn Syrup Solids And Citric Acid (Mold Inhibitor), Enzymes.

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Gluten-free pizza crust reduces the amount of gluten you consume when substituted for regular pizza. By reducing the amount of gluten you consume, you can reduce inflammation. This is a benefit people who don't have a gluten allergy but just want a healthier diet can experience as well.

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