Gluten-free Pizza

Description
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 cups rice flour
 * 1 1/4-ounce package gluten-free quick rise yeast
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
 * 1 1/4 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
 * 1/2 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 1/4 cup water to hold mixture together. Knead dough in bowl 5 minutes.
 * 5) Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
 * 6) Lightly grease 12-inch pizza pan; sprinkle with cornmeal, if desired.
 * 7) Flatten dough into round disk; press dough into pan.
 * 8) Add sauce, desired toppings; sprinkle Cheese over toppings.
 * 9) Bake in 425 degree oven 20 to 30 minutes, or until crust is brown and Cheese is melted. Timing varies according to amount and number of toppings.
 * 10) Use sharp knife or pizza wheel to cut into wedges.