This really is a Simple Polenta Pizza crust recipe.
I like that it tastes really good as well!
Simple Polenta Pizza
What really makes this gluten free pizza crust so simple is that there are not a lot of ingredients that are needed to make it. Even better, there is no added yeast in this recipe which means that you do not have to knead it.
I recently shared a recipe for Orange Polenta Cake.
That classic Mediterranean Diet and Italian cake recipe featured both Polenta and Olive Oil . However, despite their commong ingredients, that recipe was a dessert recipe and this one is for pizza.
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In case you were wondering just what polenta is, here is a quick summary for you.
Polenta is a kind of cornmeal that is used in Italian recipes. You can find polenta in paste or dough form. Some folks refer to polenta as the dish that that is made from the cornmeal rather than the cornmeal itself.
There is a difference between polenta cornmeal and the cornmeal that you may be used to.
Polenta comes from flint corn which is from Italy. The corn produces a coarse meal and as a result, it is able to hold its shape well.
This recipe works well for anyone asking how do you make pizza crust or dough from scratch.
Not only is this a simple recipe for pizza crust, but it is also an easy one.
The easiness of this recipe has so much to do with not having to deal with having to let the dough rise, which you you would normally have to do if there were yeast added.
Using polenta in this recipe is a gluten free way to make pizza crust.
If you do not have polenta you can use cornmeal instead. We will cook the polenta in order to make this pizza crust.
Tips Simple Polenta Pizza
I just mentioned that you can use cornmeal instead of the Polenta if you need to in this recipe. Using Olive Oil gives this pizza crust that rich taste that Mediterranean diet followers enjoy.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- This crust normally does not bake up to be as crunchy as a normal flour based crust. To make your crust more like a regular crust you can add a tablespoon or two of a flour such as almond flour.
- While this recipe suggests that you bake the crust before adding the pizza toppings, you can also refriegerate it to make it even more firm.
- Add some flavor to your polenta crust by using seasonings. This can include Italian Seasonings, Salt, and/or Pepper.
Once you have made the polenta crust, you can decide on what kind of toppings you can put on a pizza.
The easiest toppings include cheese, meat, and vegetables. I like to keep my pizza vegetarian by adding a bit of cheese and vegetables.
I am always amazed at the most popular pizza toppings according to the experts.
Pepperoni is almost always on the top of the list. It is then followed by veggies such as mushrooms, onions, and olives.
This pizza crust can be made in advance.
Polenta itself can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated before making it into this crust. The crust can be made a day in advance and then topped and baked.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- How to Make a Cauliflower Pizza Crust.
- Mediterranean Diet Whole Wheat Pizza Crust.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Simple Polenta Pizza
Simple Polenta Pizza
Earlier I mentioned that you can use cornmeal instead of the Polenta if you need to in this recipe. Using Olive Oil gives this pizza crust that rich taste that Mediterranean diet followers enjoy.
Also mentioned that this crust will not taste or harden up the same as a normal crust especially when it comes to the ‘crunch’ factor..
To make your crust more like a regular crust you can add a tablespoon or two of a flour such as almond flour.
What you will need to make this Polenta Pizza crust recipe.
- Water- 4 cups.
- Salt– 1 teaspoon.
- Polenta – 1 cup, uncooked. We will cook it as part of the recipe. You can use cornmeal instead. Plus additional polenta for sprinkling under the crust.
- Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Salt, and/or Pepper. Nutritional yeast can be used as well (you may need to adjust the water to accommodate this).
- Pizza Sauce– ½ to 1 cup. Can omit if desired.
- Vegetables, chopped or cut up, 2 cups total. This can include mushrooms, red peppers, garlic, zucchini, and/or onions.
- Cheese or tofu – ½ to 1 cup or as desired.
- Pizza Seasonings as desired.
How to make a Simple Polenta Pizza.
- Start by making the polenta. In a skillet or saucepan on medium to high heat, bring the water and salt to a boil. Then add the polenta, cook for a minute and then turn the heat down to low. Important: use a whisk to constantly mix the cooking ingredients to avoid sticking.
- Once the polenta has somewhat thickented (3-4 minutes) you can cover it and allow it to continue to cook for for another 25-30 minutes or until the polenta has become thick and creamy, continuing to whisk as needed.
- While the polenta cooks you can prepare the baking sheet or pizza pan. Prep this sheet or pan with some Parchment Paper that is sprinkled with the additional polenta (about 1 tablespoon should be needed for this).
- Remove the polenta from the stove and stir in any additional seasonings. Then you can transfer the polenta to the prepared baking sheet or pizza pan. The crust should be ⅓-1/2″ thick.
- Cover the crust with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to a day. The crust should be firm when removed from the refrigerator.
- When you are ready to make your pizza, remove the pizza crust from the refrigerator. Also remove the plastic wrap. Preheat your oven to 450. Sprinkle the olive oil over the crust and bake it for for 10-12 minutes or until it begins to becomes crisp and brown around the edges.
- Remove the crust from the oven and top with your desired toppings.
- Return the topped pizza to the oven and bake until done, about 12-15 minutes.
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Make a delicious and Simple Polenta Pizza crust for your next pizza. Mediterranean diet, gluten free, and vegan diet friendly.
Simple Polenta Pizza
Ingredients
- Water- 4 cups.
- Salt– 1 teaspoon.
- Polenta – 1 cup uncooked. We will cook it as part of the recipe. You can use cornmeal instead. Plus additional polenta for sprinkling under the crust.
- Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings Salt, and/or Pepper. Nutritional yeast can be used as well (you may need to adjust the water to accommodate this).
- Pizza Sauce– ½ to 1 cup. Can omit if desired.
- Vegetables chopped or cut up, 2 cups total. This can include mushrooms, red peppers, garlic, zucchini, and/or onions.
- Cheese or tofu – ½ to 1 cup or as desired.
- Pizza Seasonings as desired.
Instructions
- Once the polenta has somewhat thickened you can cover it and allow it to continue to cook for another 25-30 minutes or until the polenta has become thick and creamy, continuing to whisk as needed.
- While the polenta cooks you can prepare the baking sheet or pizza pan. Prep this sheet or pan with some Parchment Paper that is sprinkled with the additional polenta (about 1 tablespoon should be needed for this).
- Remove the polenta from the stove and stir in any additional seasonings. Then you can transfer the polenta to the prepared baking sheet or pizza pan. The crust should be ⅓-1/2" thick.
- Cover the crust with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to a day. The crust should be firm when removed from the refrigerator.
- When you are ready to make your pizza, remove the pizza crust from the refrigerator. Also, remove the plastic wrap. Preheat your oven to 450. Sprinkle the olive oil over the crust and bake it for 10-12 minutes or until it begins to become crisp and brown around the edges.
- Remove the crust from the oven and top with your desired toppings.
- Return the topped pizza to the oven and bake until done, about 12-15 minutes.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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