Cornmeal Pizza Crust
Transform your homemade pizza night with this rustic and flavorful Cornmeal Pizza Crust! Crafted with a delightful blend of golden cornmeal and all-purpose or gluten-free flour, this recipe offers a subtly earthy and crispy base that pairs beautifully with any toppings. The dough comes together in minutes with simple pantry staples like olive oil, honey, and baking powder, making it an easy yet impressive alternative to traditional pizza crusts. Par-baking ensures the crust holds up perfectly to layers of sauce and cheese, while a final bake delivers a golden, crunchy finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this versatile crust is a must-try for pizza lovers craving a unique twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Cornmeal
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.75 cups Warm water (around 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey or sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.
Add the warm water, olive oil, and honey (or sugar) to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes until it forms a smooth ball. If the dough feels too sticky, add a small amount of flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Roll out the dough on a piece of parchment paper into your desired pizza crust shape (round or rectangular) and a thickness of about 1/4 inch. The parchment will make transferring the dough easier.
Carefully transfer the crust (still on the parchment paper) to the preheated baking stone or baking sheet.
Par-bake the crust for 8 minutes to set it before adding toppings.
Remove the crust from the oven, add your favorite pizza sauce and toppings, and return it to the oven.
Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the toppings are cooked to your liking.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3057 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.4 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 493 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
