Easy Pizza

Description
Makes 4 servings



Ingredients

 * 2½ cups rice flour
 * 1¼ ounce package gluten-free quick rise yeast
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
 * 1¼ cups warm water (120-130°F), divided
 * 3 tablespoons olive oil
 * 1 tablespoon honey
 * cornmeal, optional
 * 1 cup prepared pizza sauce

Topping
Choose from the following:
 * sliced tomatoes
 * onions
 * mushrooms
 * olives
 * zucchini
 * yellow squash
 * red or yellow bell peppers
 * Jalapeno peppers
 * diced ham
 * cooked ground beef or fresh herbs
 * ½ cup mozzarella cheese

Directions

 * 1) Combine flour, yeast, salt and xanthan gum in large bowl.
 * 2) Stir in 1 cup water, olive oil and honey.
 * 3) Use hands to work dough (dough will be soft and crumbly).
 * 4) Add just enough of remaining ¼ cup water to hold mixture together.
 * 5) Knead dough in bowl 5 minutes.
 * 6) Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
 * 7) Lightly grease 12-inch pizza pan; sprinkle with cornmeal, if desired.
 * 8) Flatten dough into round disk; press dough into pan.
 * 9) Add sauce, desired toppings; sprinkle cheese over toppings.
 * 10) Bake in 425°F oven 20 to 30 minutes, or until crust is brown and cheese is melted.
 * 11) Timing varies according to amount and number of toppings.
 * 12) Use sharp knife or pizza wheel to cut into wedges.