Pear and Goat Cheese Pizza

Servings per recipe: 16 slices  (2 12” Pizzas)

Nutritional Information per slice: 

Ingredients: 

For the pizza crust 

• 1 package of Just About Foods Gluten Free Pizza Crust Flour Blend 
• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 
• 2 tablespoons sugar 
• 1 teaspoon salt  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil  
• 25ml (1.7fl oz) warm water 
• 140ml (4.7fl oz) water room temperature 

For the pizza 

• 2 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil (optional) 
• ½ cup marinara sauce 
• 1 pear, sliced.  
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese 
• ¼ cup goat cheese 
• 4 tablespoons dried cranberries 
• Dried thyme  
• Salt & pepper 

Instructions:  

For the pizza crust, in a medium size bowl, add the active dry yeast with sugar and warm water, mix until the yeast is dissolved and let it rest for 20 minutes.  

In a mixer with a paddle attachment combine the Gluten Free Pizza Crust Flour Blend and salt, add the activated yeast, the rest of the water, and olive oil. Mix until the dough is formed. 

Place the dough in a slightly greased bowl and cover with plastic film, letting it rise for 15 minutes.  

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Divide the dough into two pieces, take one of the halves and form a 12” circle over parchment paper (approximately 1/3” thick).  

Brush 1 tablespoon of the garlic-infused oil over the crust, cover the pizza with ¼ cup of the marinara sauce, sprinkle ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese, add ⅛ of a cup of the goat cheese, 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. 

Place the pizza over a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.  

Repeat for the other pizza and enjoy.