Photo and recipe courtesy of Nicole Percy - Coeliac NZ Ambassador

 
 

Buckwheat Pizza Base

 

Prepare to savour the perfect gluten-free pizza experience with this unique recipe featuring a delectable base made from buckwheat flour, psyllium husk, and chia seeds. This wholesome combination yields a crispy and flavourful crust that pairs perfectly with your favourite toppings, offering a guilt-free indulgence for pizza lovers with dietary restrictions.

Makes: 1 base

INGREDIENTS

2 ½ cups FreshLife Buckwheat Flour

¼ cup cornflour

¼ cup psyllium husk

1 ½ tsp salt

2 Tbsp chia seeds

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 cup yoghurt

½ cup water

METHOD

  • Preheat oven to 200ºC fanbake.  Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. 

  • In a large bowl combine dry ingredients with a whisk.

  • Use a spatula to push the dry ingredients to the side of the bowl to make a well.  Pour wet ingredients into well and mix until a dough forms. 

  • Knead a few times on a lightly floured surface until it comes together and is smooth, divide dough into 3 even pieces.

  • Press each piece into a disk shape on baking paper, add another piece of baking paper to top of dough and roll out to approximately 22cm round shapes.

  • Pre bake pizza bases for 8 minutes, remove from oven and add desired toppings.

TOPPING IDEAS

  • Pizza sauce, cheese, cooked chicken, green and yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes, zahtar and pizza thyme (topping on photo)

  • Pizza sauce, salami, sausage, red pepper, red onion, finely chopped spinach, cheese, finely chopped rosemary.

  • Pesto sauce, sliced tomatoes, cheese, cooked chicken (optional)

  • Pizza sauce, roasted pumpkin, cheese, feta cheese, red onion, rosemary

    Alternatively if you are cooking for a crowd you can make smaller bases and have all the ingredients prepared for everyone to make their own pizza, topping ideas to have prepared: Pizza sauce, pesto, grated cheese, sliced red onion, olives, cooked chicken, salami/ham/chorizo, sliced cooked sausage, mushrooms, roasted pumpkin, finely shredded spinach/kale, sliced peppers, jalapeños, crumbled feta, finely chopped broccoli, grilled courgette, pineapple, rocket, smoked salmon, capers, chopped fresh herbs.  Just look in your fridge/pantry for inspiration:)