Gluten Free Sourdough Pizza: Two Ways is a creative, delicious, and healthy take on homemade pizza. Both versions are nutrient-dense and flavor-packed!
Raise your hand if you love homemade pizza! During this time of quarantine and shelter-at-home mandates, I’ve been craving a different kind of dinner- a fun dinner. Something different than the typical chicken, potatoes, and veggies. And immediately, pizza came to mind. Because what’s more fun than pizza??
Luckily, I recently received a shipment from Zukkee’s Kitchen, who bakes gluten free sourdough loaves. Perfect timing or what? So, I thought, “Why not?” Let’s give sourdough pizza a try. I’m pleased with the result and I hope you are, too!
What is Zukkee’s Kitchen?
Zukkee’s Kitchen creates gluten free, sprouted, sourdough loaves. As we recently talked about in the post, “How to Sprout Grains,” sprouted bread offers more nutrients than conventional white or wheat bread. When sprouted, the anti-nutrients, like phytic acid, are broken down. As a result, nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, are more readily available for our bodies to break down and absorb.
Health Benefits of Gluten Free Sourdough
This gluten free sourdough bread is free of inflammatory grains, yet rich in fiber, probiotics, and complex carbs. Zukkee’s Kitchen, specifically, uses an active lactobacillus culture as a starter for their bread. According to their website, “This probiotic ferments and bakes into lactic acid which reduces the phytic acid in your gut and allows you to absorb those needed minerals and nutrients.” As previously mentioned, by breaking down the phytic acid, nutrients are more available. Not only is this sourdough bread filling and satisfying, it’s also good for gut health!
What You Need to Make This Recipe
Gluten Free Sourdough Bread
Clearly, I’m a huge fan of Zukkee bread. But, you can use any sourdough bread you like. Alternatively, if you don’t like sourdough, you can use your favorite sprouted loaf!
Goat Cheese and/or Mozzarella
Depending on the recipe you choose to make, you will need either goat cheese or mozzarella, or both. If possible, use raw cheese!
Marinara Sauce
I always opt for marinara sauce that does not have any sugar or chemicals added. Whole Foods and Sprouts usually have decent options. Otherwise, you can find options on Amazon, like Hoboken Farms.
Your Favorite Toppings
Depending on the recipe you make, you’ll need a variety of toppings. However, feel free to personalize your pizza and use your favorite toppings!
Other topping ideas include: black olives, pesto sauce, pineapple, figs with balsamic vinegar, nitrate-free pepperoni or ham, or honey.
How to Make Gluten Free Sourdough Pizzas
This is probably the easiest “pizza” recipe you’ll ever make. Once your chicken and bacon are cooked and the veggies are sautéed, all that’s left is the assembly. Start by baking the bread in the oven for 5 minutes per side. Once removed from the oven, it’s time to start toppin’! In case you need a step-by-step guide, here you go:
- Spread your sauce evenly on the bread.
- Sprinkle or dollop the cheese on top.
- Add your toppings. I prefer to pile on as many toppings as I can.
Bake the pizza in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with additional ranch (like Tessemae’s) grated parmesan cheese, or chili flakes.
Gluten Free Sourdough Pizza: Two Ways
Gluten Free Sourdough Pizza: Two Ways is a creative, delicious, and healthy take on homemade pizza. Both versions are nutrient-dense and flavor-packed!
Ingredients
Arugula & Goat Cheese:
- 2 slices of Zukkee GF Sourdough (or your favorite sourdough toast)
- 4 tbs marinara sauce, no sugar added
- 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles, preferably raw
- 1/2 cup fresh arugula
- 2 tbs diced onion, red or yellow
- 5-10 sliced white mushrooms (depending on size)
Chicken Bacon Ranch:
- 2 slices of Zukkee GF Sourdough (or your favorite sourdough toast)
- 4 tbs marinara sauce, no sugar added
- 1/4 cup shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbs chopped bacon
- 1 tbs ranch*
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 2 slices of bread on the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Flip the bread and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Once removed from the oven, top the bread with sauce, cheese, and other toppings.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Arugula & Goat Cheese
- Add the onions and mushrooms to a pan with 1/2 tbs cooking fat. Saute for 5 minutes, or until cooked. Set aside to use as pizza toppings.
Chicken Bacon Ranch
- Cook the bacon in a skillet for 5 minuts per side or until crsipy. Let cool. Then, cut into pieces and set aside to use as a pizza topping.
Notes
*Find Zukkee's GF Sourdough, here.
**I use Tesse Mae's Creamy Ranch.
