Gluten-Free Pinsa – 3 Recipes You Don’t Want to Miss!

Do you also crave pinsa, the dish everyone is talking about but have avoided because it contains gluten? The wait is over! You don’t have to eat boring just because you are intolerant or sensitive to gluten, just make the pinsa base with a gluten-free alternative. Here we share three irresistibly delicious gluten-free pinsa recipes you simply must try!

Gluten-free pinsa dough recipe

A gluten-free pinsa dough can be just as flavorful and crispy as a traditional one. Try it yourself with this gluten-free pinsa dough recipe!

You need:

• 4.2 dl lukewarm water
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 3.5 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g gluten-free flour (Mix It! Universal)
• 2 g fresh yeast
• Cornmeal

Instructions:

1. Mix salt, flour, and yeast in a bowl. Add water and olive oil and work together into a sticky dough.

2. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap so that the bowl is airtight and let the dough rise in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours. (At least 24 hours and maximum 48 hours)

3. Take the dough out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature before you start working with it.

4. Sprinkle cornmeal on a work surface and divide the dough into two equal parts.

5. Shape the dough into an oval pizza and place on a baking paper. Let rise for about 60 minutes before baking.

3 Gluten-free pinsa recipes you must try

Now that the pinsa dough is ready, it’s time to let creativity flow! Pinsa is similar to pizza and can therefore be topped with whatever you crave. Most toppings are naturally gluten-free, so feel free to experiment. Try one of these three super tasty gluten-free pinsa recipes, with classic flavors or luxurious toppings!

1. Crispy pinsa with tomato sauce, prosciutto, and mozzarella

You need:

• Tomato sauce or pinsa sauce
• Mozzarella
• Prosciutto
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil
• Fresh basil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 250ºC.

2. Spread tomato sauce in an even layer on the pinsa and season with salt and pepper.

3. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and distribute on the pinsa.

4. Drizzle a little olive oil and brush the edges to make them extra crispy.

5. Bake in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted & the base has a nice color.

6. Take out the pinsa and top with prosciutto and fresh basil.

7. Slice the pinsa with a handy pizza cutter and serve on a nice cutting board.

2. Luxurious pinsa with crème fraîche, vendace roe, and red onion

You need:

• 2.5 dl crème fraîche
• 1 red onion
• 100 g vendace roe
• 100 g grated prästost cheese
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh dill
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 250ºC.
2. Spread a layer of crème fraîche over the pinsa and sprinkle grated cheese on top. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the base has a nice color.
4. While the pinsa is in the oven, finely chop red onion and dill.
5. Take out the pinsa and distribute the remaining crème fraîche and vendace roe in small dollops over the pinsa. Sprinkle finely chopped red onion and top with chopped dill.
6. Cut the pinsa with a pizza cutter and serve on a nice cutting board.

3. Fresh pinsa with kale and burrata

You need:

• Kale
• 125 g grated mozzarella
• 1 burrata
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 250ºC.

2. Rinse the kale and let drain in a colander or on paper towels.

3. Drain the burrata and let rest.

4. Distribute mozzarella and kale leaves over the pinsa and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle a little olive oil and brush the edges for extra crispiness.

5. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the kale has become crispy.

6. Take out the pinsa and distribute pieces of burrata.

7. Top with a little extra olive oil and black pepper.

8. Serve on a nice cutting board and cut with a pizza cutter.

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