Gluten-Free Yeast-Raised Pizza Crust

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients
• 2 cups white rice flour
• 3/4 cup tapioca starch
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 packet instant yeast
• Wet Ingredients
• 1/2 cup very warm water
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing

Directions

1. Whisk all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, use a fork or small whisk to blend the wet ingredients until combined. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, then stir with a wooden spoon until a dough comes together. It should look a little dry, and that is exactly what you want.
2. Scatter plenty of white rice flour over your work surface. Tip the dough onto the floured counter and knead it until the texture turns smooth. If it still feels crumbly and will not come together after 1 minute of kneading, work in 1 tablespoon more water.
3. Place the dough in the middle of a 16 1/2 by 12 1/2-inch sheet of parchment paper. Sprinkle the top well with white rice flour, then roll the dough out until it reaches the edges of the parchment.
4. Move a rimmed baking sheet right next to the rolled crust. Holding the corners on one long side of the parchment, quickly slide the crust onto the pan.
5. Using a pastry brush, coat the top of the crust lightly with olive oil. Cover the dough fully with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 45 minutes, until it looks lighter and a bit puffed.
6. Add toppings and bake according to the recipe you are using. If those directions tell you to brush the crust with olive oil, leave that part out, since the crust has already been oiled.