Cauliflower Pizza Crust

How to Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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1. Heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F (200°C / 390°F fan) and line a large baking tray with baking parchment.

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2. Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until they look like rice. Tip into a microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave for 5 minutes, or steam for 5 minutes, then let cool for 10 minutes.

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3. Tip the cauliflower into a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much liquid as you can, until it is very dry and you have about 300 g.

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4. Mix the cauliflower with the egg, grated mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, garlic and salt until it forms a dough.

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5. Pat the dough into a thin round about 30 cm across and 5 mm thick on the parchment, pressing the edges a little thicker.

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6. Bake the crust for 20 to 22 minutes, until golden and firm and browned at the edges.

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7. Spread with the passata, top with the fresh mozzarella and bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, until the cheese has melted and is bubbling. Scatter with basil and slice.

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Tips for Making Cauliflower Pizza Crust

• Squeeze the cauliflower dry. This step matters more than any other, and a crust made from damp cauliflower will never firm up.
• Keep the crust thin, about 5 mm. A thick crust stays soft in the middle and will not hold a slice.
• Bake the crust plain before you add the toppings. This sets it and dries it out, and stops the sauce from making it soggy.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

What to Serve with Cauliflower Pizza Crust

• Rocket salad
• Roasted vegetables
• Fresh basil

Storing & Reheating Cauliflower Pizza Crust

The baked, untopped crust keeps in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for 2 months. Top and reheat in a hot oven. Cooked pizza keeps for 2 days and is best reheated in the oven to crisp.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust FAQ: Common Questions

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.