Reading Time: 6 minutes How to Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust or Pie Crust (Paleo and Gluten Free) Recipe
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Do you want to know the secret to Cauliflower Pizza Crust or Pie Crust? If you want to learn how to make a crust out of cauliflower close to the real thing, read on. This cauliflower pizza crust recipe is excellent for those on Paleo or gluten-free diets.
Table of Contents
An Introduction to the Paleo Diet
What is a Paleo Diet? The goal is to eat as our Paleolithic ancestors did while hunting and gathering. The main idea is to eat lean meats and lots of fruits and vegetables – no grains, no dairy, no legumes, and no sugar.
If you want to learn more about the Paleo diet then check out this book, which I’m reading now, The Paleo Diet Revised: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat.
Paleo Friendly Gluten Free Pizza
The other day, I decided to make a pizza, but I needed to make it Paleo-friendly. I have read about and seen various crusts made out of cauliflower, so I thought I’d try it on my own and see what happens.
I also used the same basic crust to make an apple pie, and it worked out well.
How to Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust or Cauliflower Pie Crust for Paleo and Gluten-Free Diets – Recipe
What you will need for cauliflower crust:
- 1 large cauliflower head
- Food Processor
- Clean, dry towel
- Seasoning – salt, pepper, etc.
How to make cauliflower rice:
First, you need to make the cauliflower “rice.” That is the term many use to refer to the little, tiny pieces of cauliflower that resemble rice.
Next, rinse off a cauliflower head and break it into tiny sections. Then, pulse it in the food processor in batches until all of the big chunks are gone. This will make a mess no matter how careful you are. Just be prepared for little cauliflower flakes everywhere.
Now, cook the cauliflower. Boil a few inches of water. Then, add the cauliflower and cook for 4 – 5 minutes.
After that, strain all of the liquid. Then, let it sit and cool down for a few minutes.
This step is critical! Be sure to get out as much liquid as possible from the cauliflower. First, dump the cauliflower on a clean, dry towel. Then, pull up the edges, and wring out the excess water. This will take several times of wringing out. Caution – the water may still be pretty hot.
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Add some ingredients to your cauliflower crust dough
Next, place the cauliflower in a bowl and mix in 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and (optional) 1/4 cup cheese or fake cheese. Or, add whatever spices you normally like to your pizza dough.
After that, mix the ingredients. The fastest, easiest way is to just use your hands.
Then, form the dough into a ball.
Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Next, form the dough into a round or rectangular crust about 1/4 inch thick. This will make one medium-sized crust or 2 smaller crusts. With this recipe, I made 2 small cauliflower crusts.
Then, bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes.
Pizza-like crust made out of cauliflower.
After baking, you should have a nice, firm crust to which to add toppings. You’ll be able to pick up this cauliflower pie (almost) just like a regular pizza pie.
Adding toppings to your cauliflower crust pizza.
Spread some sauce (white, red, pesto). Then, add some cheese or fake cheese. Next, add some veggies. Now place in the oven for an additional 5 minutes or so so the cheese can melt and the toppings get warm.
There you have it! A paleo gluten-free pizza!
Craving something sweet? Check out my How to Make a Paleo / Gluten Free Pie Crust with Cauliflower (Recipe).
How to Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust or Pie Crust for Paleo and Gluten Free Diets – Recipe
Equipment
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Food Processor
- baking sheet
- Kitchen Towel
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- pizza toppings
Instructions
- Rinse off a cauliflower head and break it into tiny sections. Then, in batches, pulse it in the food processor until all of the big chunks are gone. This will make a mess no matter how careful you are. Just be prepared for little cauliflower flakes everywhere.
- Now, cook the cauliflower. Boil a few inches of water. Then, add the cauliflower and cook for 4 – 5 minutes.
- After that, strain all of the liquid. Then, let it sit and cool down for a few minutes.
- This step is very important! Be sure to get out as much liquid as you can from the cauliflower. Dump the cauliflower on a clean, dry towel. Pull up the edges, and wring out all of the excess water. This will take several times of wringing out. Caution – the water may still be pretty hot.
- Place the cauliflower in a bowl and mix in 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and (optional) 1/4 cup cheese or fake cheese. Or, add whatever spices you normally like in your pizza dough.
- Mix the ingredients. The fastest, easiest way is to just use your hands.
- Form the dough into a ball.
- Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Form the dough into a round or rectangular crust about 1/4 inch thick. This will make one medium sized crust or 2 smaller crust. I made 2 small crusts.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes.
Where can I buy cauliflower pizza crust?
If you do not have the time to make your cauliflower pizza crust, then you can buy cauliflower pizza crust already made. There are a few different options, but one of the brands I have tried is Caulipower. This brand makes plain cauliflower pizza crust as well as ready-to-bake cauliflower crust pizzas.
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Erin is the mother of identical twin girls and their slightly older brother. She is a domestic engineer, and previously had a career leading customer service teams for a major HVAC company. Cleaning without harsh chemicals, and cooking easy and usually healthy meals are part of Erin's daily life. She volunteers with youth leaders, and genuinely wants to help others win. Erin has a degree in Communications, with a focus on Broadcast Journalism.