- Remove dough from freezer, remove all packaging, and place frozen dough into a lightly greased bowl. Ensure the bowl is large enough to allow the dough to rise comfortably. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and thaw overnight in the refrigerator – for the best results (20-24 hours is ideal).
- The next day, grab the bowl of dough from the refrigerator and allow it to rest in a warm, draft-free environment until it reaches room temperature. This process typically takes around 3 hours and will enhance the dough’s texture and flavor. (Note: if you have a proof setting on your oven, you can speed up this process by placing the covered bowl into your oven on a proof setting. Ensure the oven does not go over 100°F)
- Pre-heat oven to 450°. If using a pizza stone, make sure the stone is in the oven during pre-heating (about 30-45 minutes).
- On a lightly floured surface (rice flour is best), gently stretch and press dough to desired size. Gluten-free dough does not stretch like traditional dough! You will be pressing more than stretching.
- Lightly oil a pizza pan with olive oil (or use parchment paper if using a pizza stone). Transfer dough to a pizza pan or parchment. Press dough over the bottom of the pan, stretching it towards the edges. Let stretched dough sit for 10 minutes. (**see note below for an alternate method – highly recommended)
- Bake the crust WITHOUT toppings for 13 minutes.
- Remove crust from oven, add toppings, and place back into the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
**NOTE:
For those who prefer their pizza with a deep golden brown, crispy crust, opt for baking on a baking stone. Prior to baking, preheat the stone in the center of the oven for approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Prepare and add toppings to your pizza on parchment paper or a baker’s peel. When it’s time to bake, smoothly slide the pizza, along with the parchment if you’re using it, onto the hot stone.
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