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    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe

    Published: Sep 10, 2015 · Modified: Feb 19, 2018 by Richa 49 Comments

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    Easy Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe. How to make the best yeast-free gluten-free crust with just 4 main ingredients. Gum-free Soy-free Recipe

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    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe. Easy Gluten-free Pizza Crust which is also Gum-free Soy-free and Nut-free. Chickpea flour Crust. | https://veganricha.com #glutenfree #vegan #pizza #yeastfree #chickpeaflour

     We’ve been eating a lot of chickpea flour lately. My parents are in town and Dad prefers all Indian food, every single day. So breakfast is always savory, chickpea flour pancakes, savory oats and such. Snacks are chivda (savory Indian spiced trail mix), handvo (savory split pea zucchini cakes from the book) or baked fritters of some sort, lunch yesterday was Kadhi Pakora with homemade almond cashew yogurt (recipe in my cookbook) with baked onion fritters. Mom was amazed at how good the non dairy yogurt turned out with simple steps.

    Most of these posts were planned and scheduled in August, and I try to add some to them before they get posted.

    A simple yeast-free gluten-free Pizza crust topped with sauce of choice, vegan cheese or tofu ricotta, and fresh basil today. This pizza crust is easy and has No gluten, no yeast, no gum, no nuts and has chickpea flour. You can make it grain-free by using more chickpea flour. Use white chia seeds instead of black for a lighter crust color. The black chia seeds also make it look a bit grey-ish. Add your favorite sauces and toppings. See my Pizza collection for options!

    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe. Easy Gluten-free Pizza Crust which is also Gum-free Soy-free and Nut-free | https://veganricha.com #glutenfree #vegan #pizza #yeastfree #chickpeaflour | Vegan Richa

    Above picture, the crust is Sturdy enough to hold the toppings! It is like socca but fluffier and sturdy. 

    Soft and fluffy and not crumbly. 

    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe. Easy Gluten-free Pizza Crust which is also Gum-free Soy-free and Nut-free | https://veganricha.com #glutenfree #vegan #pizza #yeastfree #chickpeaflour | Vegan Richa

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    You can also add cooked quinoa or millet into the crust like this one. 

    Steps:


    Make the crust batter. Drop onto parchment lined sheet. 

    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe | Vegan Richa

    Spread the batter using a spatula. Spray water if the batter sticks to the spatula. 

    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe | Vegan Richa

    Par bake,

    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe | Vegan Richa

    then top with sauce, veggies and vegan cheese of choice. tofu thyme basil ricotta

    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe | Vegan Richa

    Bake again. Cool slice and serve. 

    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe. Easy Gluten-free Pizza Crust which is also Gum-free Soy-free and Nut-free | https://veganricha.com #glutenfree #vegan #pizza #yeastfree #chickpeaflour 

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    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe

    Easy Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe. How to make the best yeast-free gluten-free crust with just 4 main ingredients. Gum-free Soy-free Recipe
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Pizza
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 406kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (120 g) chickpea flour flour of white garbanzo beans
    • 2 Tbsp chia seed meal
    • 2 Tbsp brown rice flour or white rice flour
    • 1 Tbsp coconut flour or use more chickpea flour
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) baking soda
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt

    Wet

    • 1 Tbsp oil
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) lemon juice
    • 3/4 cup (188 ml) + 2 Tbsp water

    Toppings

    • Marinara or other pizza sauce
    • spinach or chopped basil
    • tofu thyme basil ricotta use less thyme and add some basil, or use vegan cheese or choice

    Instructions

    • Roast the chickpea flour in a large skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir once every minute for the first 2 minutes. Then every 20 seconds. Cool and transfer to a bowl. Roasted flour gives a better flavor profile. You can skip the roasting and use the chickpea flour as is in the batter..
    • Add the rest of the dry ingredients to the chickpea flour bowl and whisk well.
    • Add lemon juice to 3/4 cup water and add to the bowl. Add oil and mix or whisk until there are no lumps. Add 1 to 2 tbsps more water and mix in to make a thick batter. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200ºc.
    • If the batter is too thick/stiff, add 1 to 2 tsp more water and mix in. Drop the thick batter on parchment lined baking sheet. Spray water on the batter. Use a large spoon or spatula to spread it into a circle. Spray water on the batter to avoid sticking to the spatula while spreading.
    • Bake the crust for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and top with sauce, veggies, cheese of choice.
    • Bake again for 12 to 14 minutes. Broil for a minute to crisp or melt the cheese if needed.
    • Cool for 2 minutes before slicing.

    Notes

    If using besan (gram flour), you will need less water to make a thick batter. chickpea flour will hold the thickness better than besan. Besan will make a thinner crust.
    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten free Yeast free Vegan Pizza Crust Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 406 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 357mg16%
    Potassium 711mg20%
    Carbohydrates 50g17%
    Fiber 12g50%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 16g32%
    Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
    Calcium 157mg16%
    Iron 4.1mg23%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Silver

      July 24, 2021 at 9:14 pm

      5 stars
      AMAZING!! 🙂 Used this recipe and added turmeric + garam masala + chili powder to the dough to make a jackfruit + kale pizza ! Yummmm! This is my new go to recipe, thank you Richa x

      Reply
    2. Myli

      February 04, 2021 at 9:47 pm

      We have a chickpea allergy, do you have a recipe without it? I saw your other yeast free crust recipe, but for gluten free, it redirected to here. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 05, 2021 at 2:36 am

        Try this one https://www.veganricha.com/recipe-pages/vegan-gluten-free-pizza-crust-recipe/

        Reply
    3. Marita

      September 08, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      Is the oil absolutely necessary?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 09, 2020 at 7:51 pm

        Yes it should be ok without oil. Add some non dairy yogurt or cashew cream instead.

        Reply
    4. Lisa

      June 08, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Just made this, but cheated a bit- no oil, no flour other than chickpea flour. still turned out amazingly! (added a pesto cashew “cream” sauce and a ton of veggies.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        June 08, 2020 at 7:30 pm

        aha! pesto saves the day again

        Reply
    5. Anne

      April 25, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      I subbed the chia seed meal for psyllium husk powder- the crust cooked up beautifully. Very sturdy- I was able to load it with toppings and could pick up the pieces with no difficulty. Not at all crumbly, either! Great gluten free crust, thank you!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        April 28, 2020 at 11:46 am

        great idea! thanks for the feedback

        Reply
    6. Susan

      May 13, 2018 at 10:01 am

      Can this be cooked longer and/or at a higher heat to get a crispy crust?

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 14, 2018 at 10:24 am

        yes. Also replace some of the chickpea flour with rice flour for crispier.

        Reply
    7. Claudia

      October 04, 2017 at 10:49 am

      Sorry for sticking my nose in but its probably the aluminum but you can get aluminum free. Looks tasty thanks, I am looking for your buckwheat wrap recipe and so far am I printing a pitta bread and pizza, you are a bad influence, but also a good one :o)

      Reply
    8. Anika

      May 27, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Hi Richa, your recipes are interesting, but I do hesitate as baking soda and power are not good for children as per my research on internet.

      What is your opinion about it ?

      Since I am vegetarian and thinking to become vegan I am discouraged to bake either cakes or muffins.

      Regards,
      Ani

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 29, 2017 at 7:07 pm

        Can you point me to some article where it says baking powder and soda have issues?

        You can bake yeast breads that dont need baking powder. There are always plenty of options when you look for them.

        Reply
    9. Emmy

      February 16, 2017 at 9:56 am

      Hi! really want to make this but wondering about some substitutions. Can I use only chickpea flour instead of the brown rice AND coconut flour or will this throw off the recipe? Also I only have whole chia seeds. Can I use these or flax meal instead of the chia seed meal?

      Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 16, 2017 at 10:47 am

        you can put the chia seeds in a blender to make a meal and use. Yes to using chickpea flour instead of rice and coconut flour. The crust will be softer then.

        Reply
    10. Madi

      November 20, 2016 at 8:04 am

      Very yummy and easy to make ^_^

      Reply
    11. Nadine

      July 23, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      Is the chia seed meal supposed to be 2 teasponns, since it’s a small “t” (even though there’s a “b”!) or is it 2 tablespoons?

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 24, 2016 at 4:36 pm

        its tablespoon. Chia seeds hold the crust together, so you need tablespoons.

        Reply
    12. Samantha

      January 23, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Hi Richa, I’d love to try this pizza crust but was wondering if you think it would turn out ok if I omitted the oil?

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 23, 2016 at 11:41 am

        Yes it should be ok without oil. Add some non dairy yogurt or cashew cream instead.

        Reply
    13. Janine

      January 01, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Have you tried substituting any other flour for brown or white rice flour? Could I use almond flour instead?

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 01, 2016 at 4:46 pm

        use more chickpea flour.

        Reply
        • AH

          July 20, 2016 at 6:16 am

          Would it still come out the same texture as yours if all chickpea flour was used?
          Thanks! 🙂

          Reply
          • Richa

            July 20, 2016 at 10:49 am

            Nope. chickpea flour is a very different texture and flavor profile. It will need adjustments. Try this recipe which uses chickpea flour https://www.veganricha.com/2015/09/gluten-free-yeast-free-vegan-pizza-crust-recipe.html

            Reply
    14. Airyfairycelt

      December 28, 2015 at 12:06 am

      Ooh lovely, but sticky! It is a lovely one though.
      Happy new year, still munching my way through your recipes but so happy to just about, despite Xmas, continued on weight loss plan. self control very hard on your foods as I want to eat a lot!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 28, 2015 at 11:16 am

        🙂 you can add more flour. flours behave so differently, so add more to get a workable dough.

        Reply
    15. Jenny

      November 13, 2015 at 11:41 am

      How big of a pizza does this dough make? I am looking to make a large/normal sized pizza for a family. Do i need to double it?? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 13, 2015 at 12:02 pm

        this one is about 11-12 inch. you can double the recipe and make 2 small-medium pizzas. Spreading out the batter would be easier with the smaller size, also the crust will cook evenly.

        Reply
        • Jenny

          November 14, 2015 at 10:19 am

          Thanks! If I have a pizza stone can I just use that or does it need to be spread on parchment paper?

          Reply
          • Richa

            November 14, 2015 at 10:46 am

            i would suggest parchment paper. This crust is stickier than regular pizza dough, so it will tend to stick to any surface. it also needs a rise time on the surface, which will again cause it to stick and you wont be able to slide it off whatever it is sitting on. Use a parchment below and slide the parchment onto the stone or place on a baking sheet.

            Reply
            • Jenny

              November 14, 2015 at 1:24 pm

              Awesome! I actually 1 1/4’d the recipe and it turned out great (made a 13-14 in pizza). I was amazed the dough came right together! I am making your Buffalo Chickpea Pizza – cannot wait until its done!

    16. Anna

      September 13, 2015 at 4:07 am

      yumm!!! can’t wait to try it at home 🙂

      https://aspoonfulofnature.wordpress.com/

      Reply
    17. Amanda - Create N Plate

      September 12, 2015 at 11:08 am

      I can’t believe how simple this recipe is! Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 25, 2015 at 8:59 pm

        let me know when you do!

        Reply
    18. korralinn

      September 11, 2015 at 11:23 am

      Nothing beats the simplicity! Made it today and was devoured. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 11, 2015 at 11:27 am

        Awesome! Thanks!

        Reply
    19. Virginia

      September 11, 2015 at 10:10 am

      Hi Richa,
      It’s funny. When my parents come to visit, we prepare Latin dishes following traditional recipes my parents enjoy. This pizza sounds like a very healthy and delicious recipe. On question: how is flour of white garbanzo beans called? I am more familiar with gram and besan flour. I would like to try your recipe with the flour of white garbanzo beans. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 11, 2015 at 10:56 am

        Exactly 🙂 Loads of traditional dishes. White garbanzo bean flour is called chickpea flour or gabanzobean flour in the US. Besan is gran flour which is flour of brown chickpeas, not white. So there is a slight difference.

        Reply
        • masala girl

          September 11, 2015 at 7:04 pm

          i never knew that about besan, i was just about to ask! thank you! 🙂

          Reply
          • Alyce

            January 03, 2017 at 11:15 am

            I have besan flour on hand how much should I cut back on the water I would rather have a thicker crust instead of a thinner crust. Please help thankyou

            Reply
            • Richa

              January 04, 2017 at 10:24 pm

              you can add more besan to the mix as well to adjust. You want a slightly thicker than pancake batter kind of hold in it.

        • masala girl

          September 11, 2015 at 7:10 pm

          i’ve never heard of handvo before! interesting. it sounds good 🙂 what region is it traditional to?

          Reply
          • Richa

            September 11, 2015 at 9:22 pm

            its from gujarat. you should get my cookbook 🙂

            Reply
    20. Gluten Free Babe

      September 11, 2015 at 6:37 am

      Hi Richa
      This looks great! I make pizza with a socca (chickpea) crust all the time. I can’t wait to try this one. I also do a cauliflower crust pizza which is AWESOME and you can find the recipe on my gluten free blog.
      I have your cookbook too – so inspiring 🙂

      Reply
      • korralinn

        September 11, 2015 at 11:20 am

        Aww but it’s not vegan

        Reply
        • Richa

          September 11, 2015 at 11:27 am

          I have a vegan cauliflower crust on the blog already 🙂
          https://www.veganricha.com/2014/06/cauliflower-pepita-chia-crust-with.html

          Reply
          • Susie

            June 29, 2017 at 4:57 pm

            Hi! Hmm I was wondering what made this not vegan? Thanks so much

            Reply
    21. Samantha @ The Planted Vegan

      September 10, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      This looks incredible! I love trying out different pizza recipes, and need to add this on my list!

      Reply

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