pizza pan bread
February 21, 2012 Okay, I know what you’re thinking.
What a cop-out recipe.
You just took Monday’s pan bread slapped on some sauce + cheese and called it a day.
Now really.
Would I do that to you?
On a weekday?
Maybe on a Saturday but not on a Wednesday.
On a Wednesday I’ll at least give you something semi-new.
While very similar something sets this apart from the basic pan bread.
It’s thicker, more bread like, and not rollable. [you know, rollable…the inability to be rolled]
I doubled the amount of flour, added a few herbs, doubled the amount of egg, but kept the milk amount the same. This helped to make a sturdier base perfect to house pizza toppings.
I was determined to make a gluten free pizza crust, requiring no yeast, and one that cooks in under 10 minutes.
I was also determined to do this, because when we were up in Steamboat this past weekend we were set on having a pizza night. After making a few calls to see if gluten free crust was available we got our orders ready to go.
After hearing the total bill I asked how much the GF pizza cost.
NINETEEN DOLLARS
I about fell over. Gluten free pizzas are typically $2-3 more than regular pizza. They usually come in a medium size only and are always thin crust. $12-14 is typical. $19 is NOT, but the order was made and we were all starving.
As soon as we picked up the order I ripped open the box to check out my pie.
My nineteen dollar pie with 1 topping turned out to be 7” in diameter and paper thin.
Blast!!! Good thing I always pack snacks.
While the following pizza is about the same size as my $19 rip off I can guarantee it cost less than $1 to make.
It also tastes better and is quicker than pick up or delivery.
A win, win, win.
Pizza Pan Bread [makes 1 pizza]
- 1/2c gluten free flours [for this version I used 3T oat flour, 3T millet flour, 2T raw buckwheat flour]
- 1 large egg, whisked
- 1T unrefined coconut oil
- 1/4c milk of choice
- 1t dried oregano
- 1/4t garlic powder
- 1/4t salt
- black pepper
- pizza toppings
- Heat an oven safe pan [10”] over medium with the oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour, egg, milk, oregano, garlic, salt + pepper until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the heated pan and carefully spread into about an 8” circle. You want a little room on all sides of the pan.
- Preheat your oven to broil.
- Cover the pan and let cook 3-4min until golden brown. [Covering helps the top to cook, making it much easier to flip.]
- Carefully flip with a large spatula and cook uncovered for 2-4min, until golden brown. The bread should be completely firm and crispy around the edges.
- Top with sauce and any pizza toppings you would like.
- Place the pan [if it’s oven safe] into the oven on the top rack and broil until the cheese is bubbly.
- Slice + serve.
tips/substitutions: Using any flour combination of oat, millet, quinoa, buckwheat, corn, etc. should work. The batter should be pourable, but not runny. You can also sub 1/4c white flour and 1/4c whole wheat flour, but add 1-2T more milk. [Made that version for Chris.] Use any high heat oil to cook with in the pan. If you don’t have an oven-safe pan, transfer the cooked dough to a baking sheet for broiling. You can make multiple crusts and refrigerate or wrap tightly and freeze. However, once the pizzas are made with sauce, they’re best if eaten right away.
For a similar crust, that is vegan and gluten free, check out my buckwheat millet pizza crust.
If you’re looking for a thicker GF quick bread then the original pan breads leave out the spices and use this recipe. Perfect for quick sandwiches on the go!
Looking for sauce in a hurry? Tonight I took about 3-4T tomato paste, about 2T water, a large pinch of oregano + salt, a small pinch of garlic powder + pepper, stirred it together and topped the crust. EASY!
Pizza in 10 minutes?
Best $19 lesson I’ve ever learned.
Ashley
buckwheat flour, millet flour, oat flour, pizza in easy meals, entree, gluten free, vegan
Reader Comments (74)
Yes! My mind went here yesterday when I was making these. I also think I'll get my grilled cheese on with this pan bread thing you've got going. Loving it!!
Perfect...the bread, the fact that you made it in one skillet, that it comes together so fast! And that you get pizza in less time than it takes to call Domino's and clearly, way better :)
I love doing something similar: 1/4c chickpea flour + 1/2c egg whites or 1egg+1/4c whites (I'll add curry powder, herbes de provence, korean chili flake, or even stevia+cinnamon depending on what my desired toppings are). In a hot, oiled pan, then under the broiler. So easy :)
Another great thing to do is to sautee some veggies in the pan prior to adding the batter--you get a half-frittata half-pizza going. So good :D Today's was sauteed shimeji mushrooms, batter+korean chili flakes, and topped with miso+rice vinegar and homemade kimchi.
I am probably more excited about this than I should be, but... I have a thing for pizza and finding gf crust is difficult. Do you think all oat flour would work?
This looks amazing and would totally satisfy my pizza craving! Looks like it'd make a perfect lunch, since it cooks up so fast. I like my pizza loaded with veggies, and it seems that whenever I order a GF pizza out, they totally skimp on toppings, sauce, and cheese, and yes, the pizzas are so small! I may look little, but I have a big appetite!
This looks brilliant, I love that it is made in one pan and takes only 10 minutes! It's quite similar to the way I make myself pizza - I use a wholemeal pita as the base and top it with homemade tomato sauce, it's delicious and easy. This looks even better though! I love your creativity :-)
Excellent idea! LOoks great :)
I once ordered a GF pizza that cost me around the same and I was so floored that just because of the different flour, it would cost so much more. I think these pizza places are ripping us off!
could you use garbanzo bean flour as a substitue aswell?
Looks super easy and delicious! I'm definitely going to be trying this one out!
I went so long without pizza when I went dairy free, so when my husband was diagnosed with celiac, pizza became our new homemade favorite. Then our friends got so excited that gluten free pizza crust was at some of our local places. Yeah, the cost of gluten free for him, gluten free and dairy free for me and pizza for a preteen and teenage boy...um, yeah, I would rather eat pizza at home otherwise I have to take out a second mortgage to go out to eat. This looks delicious Ashley!
holy crap, $19 for a pizza?! i would pitch a fit. no really. and then snack all night long :)
Such a better option that ordering out, my goodness that's ridiculous! I haven't had pizza in months and months... I need to try this out asap. Although I don't have those flours on hand I might try and AP GF flour.
I am loving pizza right now...I made a simple rosemary thyme cracker crust and layered with toppings..so simple and amazing! Going to add this one to my collection! :) Thanks!!
Ugh, isn't it so annoying how much more expensive GF stuff is? This looks great-I continue to be seriously impressed with your recipes Ashley!
Ohhhh this looks awesome! I love quick healthy pizza ideas! Can't wait to try :)
I was contemplating making a pizza from the pan bread recipe you posted the other day but was worried it would make too flimsy of a crust! You've answered my prayers!
YUM! That looks really good!
This looks great! I've definitely been craving pizza for the past two weeks but haven't had time to make gfree dough.
This was the first thing I saw on Pinterest when I woke up and I immediately wanted it for breakfast. Look SO delicious.
Oh. My. Gosh. This looks and sounds absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to make some of these this weekend! Thanks for another, yet again, amazing job keeping up with the gluten free world!
Yum! Next time I have a pizza craving, totally going to try this. It looks a lot better than what you're going to find in restaurants around me... :)
This pizza looks fantastic! I love making my own pizza, but I don't get around to it very often. Making pizza crust is normally such a long, involved process. By the time I decide I want pizza for dinner, it's too late to start making it! This recipe looks like it will solve that problem completely! I have a feeling I'll be eating homemade pizza much more often now. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
This looks good! Do you think using egg-replacer, to make it vegan, would work? (either flax + water or store-bought egg replacer)
This is the perfect pizza for my guys who come home all hours of the day and night and have a taste for pizza. We just about never order out. It's either those cardboard John's pizzas or homemade pizza bagels. Thanks...I know they will be experimenting with your recipe by Friday - cheese pizzas...
I hope your boys love it!
I've never used egg replacer, so I can't be sure on that, but I bet it would work using flax. I don't use the flax egg anymore, as I think it results in a gummy texture when also making things gluten free. I would suggest adding 1T ground flax and 1.5T extra milk. Hope that works!
You're welcome Heather! Let me know how it turns out!
Haha, that's awesome. :)
Yes, so annoying! Thank you so much for the compliment. Much appreciated!
I've been on a pizza kick too! I was completely out of veggies, otherwise this would have been loaded!
I'm sure the GF AP flour will work great!
I hope this or a similar variation works for your family!!
Yes, that would definitely work. If the batter seems too dry, add 1/2-1T extra milk. It will have a much stronger flavor with that flour.
Yeah. There is no way it should have cost near that amount. I've had much larger GF pizzas for much less!
I love veggie pizzas too, but I was completely out from being away all weekend! :)
Yes! That would definitely work.
Oooh, love the 1/2 frittata idea!!
OMG....I made this last nite..It was fantastic..I threw garlic powder, italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper in..used all oat flour. It was too die for. Thanks for the recipe.
Pam
The pizza crust looks so fluffy and soft. And what goes better with bread than cheese and sauce?!
The pizza dough looks so soft and fluffy. Yum! And how neat to cook it in a pan. Fun idea!
What a good recipe!!! Pizza in a pan, that looks so delicious, a have such a uge craving now, I will give it a try!
I was craving pizza yesterday, so this was perfect!! I don't need gluten free and made it with 100% whole wheat flour (and extra milk). And whoops, I just realized that you called for coconut oil... I completely missed that last night (I was rushing around) and didn't add any oil, but honestly, I was none the wiser - it was delicious! And the whole thing took me less than 10 minutes! This just might become a weekly thing...
Ok apparently my brain was working fine last night but not today... the oil listed was just for greasing the pan. :D Excuse my brain fart - I DID oil my pan :p
I've been searching for a quick & easy pizza crust. This is perfect! Plus the variety of flours provides great nutrients. Yum!
OMG I can't wait to make this!!! I'm actually not a big fan of a pizza, but I love pizza-like breads, so I think I'll love this. At how many degrees should we bake this, though?
OK I just reread it and realized that the oven is only needed to bake/melt the toppings.
Okay, this killed me yesterday. I could see your post in my reader, but when I clicked on it to read more, I kept getting "account suspended!" SO glad I can see it now!
I must make this immediately. (and we make pizza every single Friday night, so this is very timely!) You have seriously ignited a love for buckwheat flour in my life. I am obsessed with it! My grandmother is probably smiling down on me and so proud- she was famous for her buckwheat pancakes every Christmas morning. :)
Looks yummy! I can't wait to try making it. I love pizza and have yet to find a good gluten free substitute for the real thing.
Love the new header design too!
GF or not, I still might make this. I like the quick prep. When I want pizza, I want it NOW. :)