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Pizza Hut Gluten Free Pan Pizza

Published: Jun 6, 2023 · Modified: Oct 13, 2024 by Kim · This post may contain affiliate links · 74 Comments

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Gluten Free Pan Pizza was originally posted on Feb 7, 2020 and has been updated with new pictures, a new updated video, and plenty of new tips and tricks.

This is hands down the BEST Pizza hut gluten free pan pizza copycat you will ever have! Just like the thick crust almost-fried-on-the-bottom pan pizza we used to get back in our days of delivery!!

up close picture of half of a pepperoni pan pizza.

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Ya'll are not gonna be-LIEVE how good this pizza is!!!! It seriously took me back to a time when I was able to order delivery pizzas from Pizza Hut. Back when everything was so much simpler, especially when I just.didn't.feel.like.cooking.dinner! Am I right?

I heard a while ago that certain Pizza Hut locations were coming out with their own gluten free pizza, but of course my area wasn't part of those. We do have some delivery gluten-free options here, but they all use Udi's gluten-free crust. If you're anything like me, you'd rather eat cardboard than Udi's.

As much as I love to cook and bake, there will always be times when I wish someone would make ME dinner! I hope someday the city I live in will have more gf options, but for now I have to cook all my own meals. At least if they taste like this pizza, I can handle it on my menu on the regular! Plus, there's no worry about cross contamination in my own kitchen.

what you'll need to make this pizza

  • Gluten Free Focaccia Bread Dough -- this dough is the perfect base for a Pizza Hut gluten free pan style pizza, just like what we remember.
  • Sauce -- you can use store bought, but it's so easy to make your own pizza sauce and it's worlds better than anything you'll find in a can or jar.
  • Olive oil -- you can use vegetable oil or canola oil instead, but I really like the flavor that the olive oil imparts.
  • Gluten-free toppings -- you can go crazy with whatever you normally like on your pizzas. Some ideas include cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, Italian sausage (or regular pork sausage), grilled chicken, peppers, red onions, roma tomatoes, Jalapeno peppers, bacon, spinach, mediterranean black olives, banana peppers, etc, etc. You can even make this dairy-free and, therefore, vegan by using water and olive oil in the dough and vegan cheese on top.

How To Make Pan Pizza?

When I first made my gluten free focaccia bread and it came out beautifully, I had an immediate hunch that it would also work perfectly as the crust for a pan pizza. And that hunch was spot on!

It all begins with the dough. It's so easy to mix up in the morning and be ready to go for dinnertime, or even within 4 hours! Half of the dough will fill a 12-inch cast iron skillet. You can also use the whole recipe and fill two skillets. Or you can use a large baking sheet (17 by 11 inch) and make one large rectangular pizza. Another option is to make mini (personal) pan pizzas! These are great for when you want just enough to feed yourself. For that, you'll need a small 8-inch cast iron skillet (affiliate link) or an 8-inch round cake pan (affiliate link).

  • Pour olive oil into a cast iron skillet (affiliate link) (or pan as above) and dump the dough right on top. Add a little more oil on top of the dough and, using your fingers, spread the dough to the edges of the pan. It's fine if there are holes in the dough as they'll fill in when the dough rises and bakes.
  • Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for about 30 minutes. You won't be looking for the dough to double in size, just be slightly puffed.
  • While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Carefully add the sauce so you don't deflate the dough (try my Pizza Hut copycat sauce recipe!). If you're using a baking sheet, just add the sauce without heating on the stove.
  • Then add the cheese and any other toppings of your choice.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
pizza dough dimpled in cast iron skillet.
adding pizza sauce to risen gluten free pan pizza dough in cast iron skillet.

pan pizza FAQs

Does Pizza Hut have gluten free pizza?

Certain participating Pizza Hut restaurants do have a gluten free pizza option made with Udi's gluten free crust. However, as of this date, they do not offer a gluten free pan style pizza.

What's the difference between regular pizza and pan pizza?

As the name suggests, pan pizza is made in a pan, but that's not the only difference. Usually pan style pizza is thicker than a regular (New York or hand tossed) pizza and has an almost u0022friedu0022 bottom, making it crunchy on the bottom and soft and bouncy in the middle.

Do I need to purchase a special pan for making pan pizza?

No, there are several common household pans that will work great for making pan style pizza. A cast iron skillet, ¼ sheet pan, round cake pan, or any oven-safe skillet are plenty of options.

gluten free pan pizza

more gluten free pizza ideas

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gluten free pan pizza

Make this pizza tonight for dinner! Your whole family will love it, even the gluten eaters 🙂

up close picture of half of a pepperoni pan pizza.

Pizza Hut Gluten Free Pan Pizza

Kim
Remember the thick crust almost-fried-on-the-bottom pan pizza we used to get back in our gluten eating days? This is the absolute BEST gluten free pan pizza you will ever have and tastes just like that!!!  
4.83 from 29 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Chilling and Proofing Time 8 hours hrs
Total Time 8 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 12-inch pizzas

Ingredients
 

  • one recipe gluten free focaccia dough (recipe follows)
  • ½ cup (60-120ml) olive oil
  • copycat Pizza Hut pizza sauce (or your favorite recipe or brand)
  • shredded mozzarella cheese or several slices (about ½ pound) white American cheese
  • any other toppings of choice

Focaccia Dough

  • 3¼  cups (455g)  Kim's gluten free BREAD flour blend
  • 1   tbsp plus 1 teaspoon (29 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2½ cups (600ml) whole milk
  • 4 tbsp (56g) butter, melted
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Instructions
 

  • NOTE: This entire dough recipe makes 2 12-inch pizzas, but if you only want one pizza, you can either halve the dough recipe or store the other half of the dough in the fridge until the next time.
  • In a large bowl, weigh bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.  Whisk to combine.  Using a stand mixer with the beater blade or a handheld mixer, turn on low and slowly pour in the milk and butter.  Increase speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes. 
  • Cover the bowl and place in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 2 hours. You can use it immediately after rising, or refrigerate the dough for up to 7 days.
  • Divide most of the olive oil between the two 12-inch cast iron skillets, 2 ¼ sheet pans (9 by 13 inch), or any oven-safe skillets (or use half the amount for only one pizza). Divide the dough between each skillet and add the rest of the olive oil on top.  Using your fingers, gently spread the dough out to the edges of the pans.  It's okay if the dough is dimpled from your fingers.  
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap and allow to rise for about 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 400° F.  The dough won't look much different, but will be slightly puffy when fully risen.
  • Carefully add the sauce and cheese and any other optional toppings. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.  The baking time will depend on your skillet size and your oven, so begin checking at 20 minutes, but it may take as long as 35.
  • Allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving.  

Notes

To make just one personal pan pizza, drizzle a little bit (roughly one tbsp) of olive oil into 8-inch cast iron skillet or round cake pan.  Use about a fist full of the dough for one pizza.  Follow instructions for making a large pizza, but only use about ¼ of the sauce and cheese.  Bake for less time, checking at about 15 minutes.  
To reheat leftover pizza (if you're lucky enough to have leftovers), preheat a skillet over medium-low heat and place slices in skillet.  Cover with a lid and allow to heat through, about 5-10 minutes.  You can also reheat slices in the oven on a baking steel or stone at a temp of about 350 for 10 minutes.  
 
Keyword Gluten Free, pan pizza, pizza hut
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Comments

  1. MrsKatie says

    January 24, 2025 at 6:28 pm

    This has quickly become our favorite pizza crust. My gluten lovers even try to sneak a piece from my gf daughters.

    I don’t even let it rise for two hrs. And it freezes great in a blob and then leave it in the fridge or on the counter til it’s defrosted and it’s just as good.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      January 27, 2025 at 8:30 am

      That's so awesome, Katie!!!

      Reply
  2. Tracy Bailey says

    January 10, 2025 at 3:33 pm

    What is the best way to store the dough if you don’t use all of it

    Reply
    • Kim says

      January 16, 2025 at 9:42 am

      I will often leave this dough in the fridge, well covered, for up to 5 days. It actually seems to get better with age (takes on more of a sourdough quality). But you can also freeze the dough. If you choose to freeze it, put it in an airtight container and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then proceed with the recipe as per usual.

      Reply
  3. Barbara says

    December 31, 2024 at 11:40 am

    This is the very best GF pizza I have ever made and eaten. Being one of our favorite foods I was so grateful you developed this recipe. I love and make many, many of your recipes with your flour mixture. Takes some time but well worth the effort. Thank you Kim

    Reply
    • Kim says

      January 04, 2025 at 7:19 pm

      Awe, I'm so glad you love it!!!!!

      Reply
  4. Lori Huhn says

    December 10, 2024 at 9:25 pm

    Holy cow. This is amazing. My husband loved it. I liked it too and I'm not gf.
    We will definitely make it again

    Reply
    • Kim says

      December 13, 2024 at 6:54 am

      Awesome!!

      Reply
  5. Pyrosaphuron says

    October 13, 2024 at 3:54 pm

    thank you so much for this recipe. it i ended up letting the dough raise for a lot longer and it turned out prefect. i was skeptical at first as this dough was whipped as apposed to solid. and i hate things like bred when there made the gluten free way. i can always tell buy the tast and consistency. but if i had not mad it myself i would have thought it was a lile being gluten free. my wife is so sensitive to gluten i cant even kiss her after eating anything with it in my food. my wifes bday request for a pizza hut pan pizza was granted. she worked at a pizza hut some time ago and said it was exactly the same. i will be trying more of ur recipe's shes really excited to have noodles. thank u so so so much.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      October 15, 2024 at 7:17 am

      Awe, that's awesome! So glad you could fulfill her bday wish 🙂

      Reply
  6. Saphuron says

    October 13, 2024 at 1:02 am

    i did dent c it said instant yeast and used active yeast its not rising rihgt help can it be saved its my wifes bday and i need it but don't have enough for making more dough.

    Reply
  7. Ivy Huber says

    November 09, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    A fantastic recipe. Delicious pizza, one of the best gluten free pizzas I have ever had.

    I've tried several of your recipes with good success. Several of your recipes have become a part of our regular meal rotation, including the pizza dough recipe! Thank you for taking the time to create these delicious foods, and for sharing them with us!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      November 21, 2023 at 6:59 pm

      Awe, thanks so much for your kind words! It is my pleasure and I appreciate you following along with me and my gf baking endeavors 🥰

      Reply
      • Kelly says

        October 05, 2024 at 10:10 pm

        Just ate this and was transported to the Pizza Hut of my childhood. Kim, you rock! You’ve made having to be gluten free due to hashimotos like the old days when I could eat gluten.

      • Kim says

        October 15, 2024 at 6:26 am

        Awe, you're too kind! Sooooo glad you loved it!! I really missed Pizza Hut's pan pizza so much myself, which lead to this recipe 🙂

  8. Jennifer Barbier says

    September 05, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    Omg, Kim, you have no idea the pleasure you brought to my house. My family has been looking for that true pizza feel and, I'm in serious tears from seeing everyone mhmmm the pizza as they eat. I wish I could send you pics of what it looks like. My daughter is celiac and has been missing good pizza. You fulfill her wishes. ❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 19, 2023 at 8:02 pm

      Awe, I'm so happy for you and your family. I've been there (in tears of joy) when I finally feel I nail a recipe that I've been wanting for so many years to work.

      If you happen to have an Instagram account, you can upload your pics to IG and tag me @letthemeatglutenfreecake. I'd love to see them!!

      Reply
  9. Jesse says

    January 07, 2023 at 12:58 pm

    Hey there Kim, thanks so much for all the recipes and information you've provided!

    I am curious, I see you can put half the dough in a 12-inch cast iron skillet, and to use about a fist full of dough for a personal 8-inch cast iron skillet...If I have a 15-inch cast iron skillet and want to make a large pizza, how much of the dough would you recommend? Is there any other changes you'd recommend for this large of a skillet?

    Thanks so much for all you do! You are making my family very happy!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      January 11, 2023 at 6:26 am

      Hmmm, maybe 3/4 of the dough? That's a tough one to estimate, but I don't think you'd need to change anything else within the recipe.

      I'm so glad you and your family are enjoying my recipes 🥰

      Reply
  10. Pat Drobnick says

    December 11, 2022 at 9:29 am

    I can't wait to try this. I just recently found your website Kim on a pop-up. Everything I made has been great. As far as the white American cheese....many years ago I was working a little mom and pop pizza shop. That is all the owner used was Fisher white American cheese in a block and she would shred it... that was my job ...her job was making the crust in the sauce. It is still my all time fav pizza.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      December 14, 2022 at 7:13 am

      So cool to hear this! May I ask where the pizza shop was? I know in some parts of Pennsylvania they use either American cheese or a combination of American and mozzarella and I just love how creamy the cheese gets on top!!

      Reply
  11. Lynn says

    September 07, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    This was a dead ringer for Pizza Hut pizza. My family loved it. The crust did not get soggy, but I did the stove trick. Also it didn’t stick the second time—I used beef tallow instead of olive oil to grease the skillet. It didn’t stick much even with the olive oil! Thank you for devising the wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  12. Brad Johnson says

    June 12, 2022 at 7:09 am

    We tried this twice today.
    Both times we couldn’t get it to not be soggy.
    It could be the toppings. Here in Australia we like a good amount of toppings like ham, salami, capsicum, mushrooms, prawns. Maybe that prevented it from cooking properly.
    The second time we even baked it first for at least 15 minutes with no toppings. That looked promising because it rose, well likely inflated.

    So I’m wondering a couple of things specific to what we did that we need to change.
    1. Make sure the dough is up to room temp before we start. Cold dough out of the fridge sitting in a cold skillet for proofing.
    2. Maybe your finger method when you spread the dough where you leave holes through to the pan provides lots of vertical surface area for the dough to cook. Maybe this is actually a key part of the method for it not to be soggy in the middle.

    We will try again!

    Reply
  13. Pamela Price says

    May 03, 2022 at 8:57 pm

    Kim- made the English muffin dough like you suggest.
    But I have to ask, why that dough instead of your regular pizza dough for this PAN pizza?
    It is a sweeter dough. Can it be made with your regular pizza recipe and perhaps adding sour starter?
    It can sure fool a gluten eating person ( my husband )
    And for me much easier to make than using pizza peels and steels🥴

    Reply
    • Kim says

      May 05, 2022 at 6:17 am

      The English muffin dough offers more pockets of air that I thought would be more similar to that of a pan pizza. But you could certainly try to use the regular pizza dough to make a pan pizza. I'm sure you'd still get great results 😊

      Reply
  14. Dennis Jordan says

    January 29, 2022 at 5:58 pm

    Your recipes are great, but my pet peeve is the misspelling of y'all. It is never, ever ya'll.

    Reply
    • Joan says

      March 17, 2023 at 1:07 pm

      This is a nonsense comment

      Reply
  15. Annie says

    January 27, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    This doesn't work for me. I followed the instructions thoroughly but I can't get the pizza to not stick to the bottom of the cast iron skillet. The pizza was doughy from inside & I had to scrape the crust off of my pan afterwards. Any suggestions?

    Reply
  16. Stacy Sheffer says

    January 26, 2022 at 9:55 pm

    I have a 10 inch cast iron skillet. I know you said that 1/2 English muffin dough recipe is good for 12 inch skillet. Can I put all dough in 10 inch skillet instead of 12 inch or if not all how many ounces should I use for 10 inch skillet? I could save little left over dough for something else. Just don’t want to mess it up.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      January 31, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      A 10 inch skillet should work fine with half the dough, but might need a little extra time in the oven. I would start at 5 minutes more and check it at that point for doneness. If not done, add another 5 and check again.

      Reply
  17. Jenny Grabert says

    January 09, 2022 at 7:12 pm

    I made the dough last night and baked it today. The only difference I made to the flour was using hemp protein instead of whey. I made it a Detroit style pizza with a steel pizza pan. It turned out ALMOST perfect! I think I will parbake the crust for about 15 minutes before I put the toppings on, because it turned out a tiny bit doughy for me. The cheese was starting to burn so I didn't want to bake it any longer. My last Detroit style pizza recipe had me parbake it so it's not a surprise. It was still super tasty though and the dough texture was better than the last recipe I used! Thanks for the great recipe again Kim!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      January 22, 2022 at 6:43 am

      Thanks for the info, Jenny!! I'm going to try it very soon 🙂

      Reply
      • Denel Wardell says

        July 08, 2023 at 10:44 pm

        I made this with the English Muffin recipe you used to have for it. It was awesome. But I'm going to try the par-baking so I can pre-make some and freeze for future use. Do you have a suggested way to do it for freezing instead?
        Btw, why did you change it from using English Muffin dough to the foccassia?

      • Kim says

        July 09, 2023 at 6:14 am

        The English muffin and focaccia dough are actually one and the same, so I just interposed the two. I'm working on all of my old posts to include the recipe for the dough so viewers don't have to click on another link to get to the actual dough recipe, if that makes sense.

  18. Meg Mayo says

    August 15, 2021 at 11:52 pm

    Marone’s - the one in Ardmore? If so, I loved their pizza in my pre GF days. I was under the impression that they used only provolone cheese on their pizzas and that’s how I typically e mine. I might have to try American cheese!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      August 17, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      No, this one is in Scranton and it's spelled Maroni's with an "I". The white American is unbelievable and you should definitely try it!

      Reply
  19. Deb Horns says

    August 04, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    The recipe for English Muffin Bread says it needs to be refrigerated for at least 4 hours. Do I need to put my dough for pizza in the frig for four hours too?

    Reply
    • Kim says

      August 05, 2021 at 6:44 am

      No, it's not necessary. Although they're the same dough, they are used for different applications so the pizza dough doesn't need to be refrigerated at all 🙂

      Reply
  20. CHERYL A SMITH says

    June 16, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Kim - Is this dough able to be fried like you would make a "fried dough"? If not, which of your gluten free doughs do you recommend for that? My daughter-in-law found out that she needs to be gluten free about a year ago and the ONLY recipes I have had success with are yours. I trust that if I follow them carefully the end result with be gobbled up by everyone!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      June 19, 2021 at 6:10 am

      Awe, thank you so much, Cheryl!!! I appreciate your kind words 😍😍😍

      I honestly have never tried this dough fried (or any of my doughs). Are you looking for something like Indian or Navajo fry bread? I would think maybe my tortillas would work better for that. I will have to put fry bread on my list of things to attempt to make as it's something I haven't had in years, but fondly remember it.

      Reply
  21. Connie says

    June 14, 2021 at 8:29 pm

    Can you freeze this dough for later?

    Reply
    • Kim says

      June 15, 2021 at 8:07 pm

      I've honestly never tried this particular dough because it's a very loose dough, but you could try it. The others freeze very well, so it should work just the same. I would put it in a container with a tight fitting lid.

      Reply
  22. Vivian says

    March 27, 2021 at 8:44 am

    I tried this yesterday and it was incredible!! Thank you so much for the recipe! I made focaccia for the family and a pan pizza for me 😉 it was absolutely delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      March 29, 2021 at 6:17 am

      Thank you, Vivian! I'm so glad you liked it. It's one of my family's favorites 😍

      Reply
  23. Peter B says

    March 18, 2021 at 10:26 pm

    Been experimenting with a few GF pizza doughs and this one is AMAZING! Shout out to the flour mix! 2 questions though: 1. is it supposed to be the stickiest substance known to man? Even if I cover my hands in oil it sticks to me and instead of spreading it across the pan it just comes off onto my fingers.
    2. It seems to rise and puff a lot for me as I heat the pan pre-oven. This coupled with the aforementioned stickiness has lead to a little too thick and breast of crusts. I am using active yeast instead of instant and blooming it in water (factored into amount of milk I use) could this be why? Again LOVE this recipe thank you!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      March 20, 2021 at 8:22 am

      Hmmmm. It IS supposed to be rather sticky (did you watch the video?) but if I pour olive oil over it, it doesn't stick to my fingers and instead spreads in the pan. I think it depends on the size of your skillet as to how thick the crust will be (mine is a 12-inch cast iron skillet). If you have a smaller skillet, it may be too bready so I would either use a larger skillet or not dump the entire amount of dough into your skillet.

      As far as the super stickiness, did you substitute anything within the flour blend itself? Sometimes substitutions can cause less than great results. That's where I'd start first in figuring out your dilemma.

      Reply
  24. Elyse Hahn says

    March 14, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    This is something my family begs for and I’m the only celiac/GF person in the house. Tonight I made the full batch and I’m going to attempt some Pizza Hut copycat breadsticks too. Thank you for always having the best recipes!!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      March 17, 2021 at 2:20 pm

      Awe, thank you so much, Elyse!! I really appreciate your kind words 😍😍😍

      Reply
  25. Mary Bannan says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    My husband and I just finished enjoying my first attempt at your recipe. it was AMAZING. I followed the recipe directions to the T including the initial about 3 to 4 minute pan fry over medium heat. (On a gas stove top) I did bake the crust for 10 minutes without toppings following the 30 minute final proof in a 12 inch cast iron skillet. After adding the sauce and cheese I baked for another 10 minutes or so. The crust had perfect texture and chew with perfect air pockets that you would expect to see in a thick crust pizza. For those wondering about the size of the skillet the 12 inch skillet is the right size. It’s the best pizza we’ve had since my husband was diagnosed with celiac disease 18 years ago. Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      March 01, 2021 at 6:18 am

      Awesome, Mary! So glad your husband could enjoy pizza again 🙂 Thank you so much 😍

      Reply
  26. Alex says

    February 15, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Instructions here are SOO CLOSE to the mark.
    Since the dough is more like a batter, you should give it time to bake by itself before topping (in lieu of the stovetop suggestion). Also, using cast irons means longer retained heat, but also slower up to temperature times, meaning you should preheat the cast iron before pouring in the batter. I did 7 minutes of dough alone, take out to add toppings, finish for 10 min. I did use a sheet tray so this may be an added variable, but it was still soggy in the middle. The upside was that I finished the bottom of underdone slices in a stovetop skillet and got an insanely nice crisp on the bottom. The crux here is that the hydration point is so high that as long as you are in the 17-23 min range of total bake time, you don't need to worry about burning the bottom, and will basically always be erring on the side of soggy. Also, 10 min was just about the perfect amount of time for toppings to get golden brown.
    *I know a lot of ppl are keen on this already, but throwing extra cast irons you have laying around in the oven while preheating and baking is a great way to retain high heat.
    **Also small critique on the batter. If you use milk straight out of the fridge, it takes a lot longer for the yeast to get active. Bring it up to room temp/lukewarm to save time.
    K thanks for the recipe, Kim.

    Reply
  27. Denise says

    January 05, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    Another perfect recipe!! I am an experienced GF baker and this has probably been my favourite pizza crust I've made, and I don't even usually love pan pizzas! Crispy bottom, fluffy middles- SO good. FYI, instead of using a cast iron skillet I used a 1/4 sheet pan, baked for 23 minutes, and it came out perfect. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing recipes, Kim!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      January 07, 2021 at 9:51 pm

      Awe, thanks so much, Denise! I'm so glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  28. Kim L says

    December 10, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    I'm not a fan of thick crust pizza can you make this thin crust and bake on a pizza stone?

    Reply
    • Kim says

      December 11, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      I have a New York style pizza crust on the blog! Here's the link: https://www.letthemeatgfcake.com/amazing-gluten-free-pizza-crust/

      Reply
  29. Mary W says

    September 11, 2020 at 11:23 pm

    The pan pizza was dinner tonight. It was so good that I burst into tears. Seriously. Finally, a gluten-free pizza that doesn't feel like a punishment!! Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I can't wait to try your other recipes!

    Reply
  30. Nancy Hudgins says

    September 06, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    Made your cinnamon rolls recipe this morning after refrigerating the dough overnight. First cinnamon rolls I have been able to eat in 10 years & it was soooo good!! Now I am copying lots of your recipes to try. I made lots of yeast breads breads prior to Celiac but after so many flops gave it up. Staying at home with less gluten free available in my online / pickup grocery shopping decided to try baking more once again. Thanks for the great recipes, confidence builder, and a very happy boost in these difficult times!! You have made my Holiday weekend great & my hubby says Thanks too.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 08, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Nancy! So glad you liked them and can't wait for you to try other recipes 🙂

      Reply
  31. Peggy says

    June 23, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    Can you tell me the carb count for this crust? I'm doing keto.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      June 25, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Hi, Peggy! Unfortunately, I have no idea what the carb count is. The nutrition information is an extra cost for me on the recipe plugin. I think there might be online tools you can use to find out, by putting in the recipe information. Sorry, Peggy 🙁

      Reply
    • Joy says

      January 09, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      Just as an FYI for any future keto dieters: the bread flour blend used for this recipe has about 57g carbs per 1 cup of flour. Since this recipe calls for half of 3.5 cups, so 1.75 cups, that is almost 100 grams of carbs for the whole pizza.

      The best keto safe pizza crust recipes are either "fathead dough" made from cheese and almond flour etc, or cauliflower crust or ground chicken crust. But for just gluten free, this is a great recipe!

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  32. Jeannine Campbell @rockonj says

    April 28, 2020 at 9:18 pm

    So this AH-MAZING #glutenfree #panpizza happened tonight
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    ❤️🍕❤️
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    Thank you @letthemeatglutenfreecake for your amazing #glutenfreeflour blends and #glutenfreerecipes

    —————————-

    Typical of me, I didn’t read through all of the instructions BEFORE setting out to make this recipe. Once I saw that this was recommended with Kim’s GF English Muffin dough recipe, my heart sank. I had made the GF Artisan Bread dough two days prior (the bread was wonderful!) and wanted to use the remaining dough I left “fermenting” in the frig for tonight’s pizza crust. 🤦🏻‍♀️

    Well I decided to forge ahead with her pan pizza recipe and hope that this dough worked out somewhat “edibly”and it turned out perfectly for our tastebuds. I think it may have been thinner than what the original recipe suggests but that helped it get nice and crispy on the bottom (with a touch of bite in the center) the way we like it.

    Kim, you have earned QUEEN STATUS in our house this week! Thank you for sharing your beloved recipes and wisdom with all of us!

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    • Kim says

      April 29, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Oh my goodness, Jeannine!!!! You are too kind 🙂

      Reply
  33. Dana Delaney says

    March 21, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    Update: I made this again tonight and tried the step of putting the skillet on the stove top while putting the toppings on. Terrible idea. The bottom burnt and the middle is doughy. I did not have that problem the other times I’ve made it. So I will go back to the other way...skipping the stove top step. Still a great recipe though!

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    • Kim says

      March 22, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      Oh no! That's a total bummer!! I wonder why it works so well on my stovetop and not yours (although maybe it's the high altitude thing?) I found if I didn't start it on low on the stove, it would be doughy when I took it out of the oven.

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  34. Dana Delaney says

    March 21, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    Goose bump inducing deliciousness. I have made this several times and it comes out delicious every time. For some perspective, My husband and I met at Domino’s Pizza in the 80’s and went on to become franchisees in the 90’s. Ending up GF from Celiac in 2014 has turned my world upside down.
    The first couple of times I used half the dough recipe for one pizza. After that, I was scrimping on the dough to stretch it out and actually liked a quarter of the recipe a little better. I use a 10” cast iron skillet and bake it for about 20 minutes. I live in the mountains of Virginia, just in case altitude matters.

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    • Kim says

      March 22, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      I love the "goose bump inducing deliciousness" description, haha! That is awesome!! We all (my husband, son, and I) usually have something just as pleasantly descriptive to say every time I make this pizza.

      Thanks for the high altitude tips. I will keep them in mind if anyone else asks. I also live in Virginia, but at the beach. I hope you and your family are doing well through this current crisis.

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  35. Dorothy says

    February 08, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    This is really yummy! I’m not even celiac & it was soo good!

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  36. Mars says

    June 23, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    YUM!!!!!! So good - airy bready yeasty soft gluten free pizza! Tastes great even compared to a gluten filled pizza. Definitely worth the wait of 6 to 8 hr rise time:) Maybe I own a smaller cast iron skillet, but I found I only need a quarter of the English muffin dough per pizza. Thank you for another astounding recipe!

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    • Kim says

      June 24, 2019 at 6:02 am

      Thank you, Mars!! I should have specified what size cast iron skillet. I think mine is a 10 inch, but I'm not sure. Now you can make something else with the leftover dough 🙂

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  37. Llee says

    April 16, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    Hi, I like this recipe! Unfortunately, the center comes out pretty doughey, though. What size pan do you use? Maybe I’m using the wrong size. Thanks!

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    • Kim says

      April 17, 2019 at 5:18 am

      I'm so sorry yours came out doughy! I should have put the pan size I use. I use a 12-inch cast iron skillet, but here is another suggestion. Start it out on a medium low stove top with a lid on it, just the dough (no sauce or toppings) for just a few minutes. What the lid would do is kind of create an oven, allowing it to "bake" sans toppings and hopefully prevent it from being too doughy.

      Please let me know how if you try it and how it turns out 🙂

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      • Elizabeth Raptis says

        March 26, 2023 at 5:42 pm

        Hi Kim, I made this pan pizza tonight and it is fabulous! I was worried at first because my dough was so sticky after it rose. I added a little more flour mix to it but it didn't really help and I didn't want to ruin the recipe by adding more. Once I used the olive oil, the dough didn't stick to the pan and it came put beautifully. Is it normal for this dough to be so sticky?

    • Chervin Daniel says

      November 30, 2019 at 10:32 am

      spread the sauce and cook it on a stove for approx 5 minutes (don't burn it) before putting it in the oven.

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