The Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust + Sauce

• 1 Tbsp dry active yeast
• 1 ¼ cup warm water (divided)
• 2-3 Tbsp sugar (divided)
• 3 cups gluten-free flour blend
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C).
2. 2In a small bowl, combine yeast and 3/4 cup warm water - about 110 degrees F. Let set for 5 minutes to activate. Sprinkle in 1 Tbsp of the sugar a few minutes in.
3. 3In a separate bowl, combine gluten-free flour blend, salt, baking powder, and remaining sugar. Whisk until well combined.
4. 4Make a well in the dry mixture and add the yeast mixture. Add the olive oil and additional 1/2 cup warm water before stirring until well combined.
5. 5If using the whole dough to make one large pizza, spread onto a greased baking sheet or pizza stone. Otherwise, make one smaller pizza and reserve the other half of the dough in the fridge.
6. 6Put the pizza in the oven to pre-bake for roughly 20-25 minutes, or until it begins to look dry.
7. 7Remove from oven and spread generously with your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, and desired toppings. Bake for another 15-25 minutes, or until the crust edge looks golden brown.
8. 8Cut immediately and serve. Reheats well the next day.