Crafted Crusts: Woodfired Gluten Free Pizza Creations

If you love pizza but want to avoid gluten, you might think that woodfired pizza is off-limits. But that's not the case! You can make your own delicious woodfired gluten-free pizza home with simple ingredients and a pizza oven. Woodfiring gives the pizza a crispy crust, a smoky flavour, and a perfect melt of cheese and toppings.

This article will show you how to make woodfired gluten-free pizza dough, shape and bake it, and customize it with your favourite sauces and toppings. Plus, we will share a special recipe from Piccolino Woodfired Pizza & Homemade Pasta, the best Italian restaurant Fitzroy, which specializes in authentic Italian cuisine. 

Woodfired Gluten-Free Pizza Recipes

Ready to get started? Let's make some woodfired gluten-free pizza!

Woodfired Gluten-Free Salame Pizza

Enjoy a tasty Woodfired Gluten-Free Salame Pizza with the classic combination of Napoli, mozzarella, salame, and basil. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

• Gluten-free pizza dough (ready-made or homemade)
• Napoli sauce or marinara sauce
• Fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into slices
• Gluten-free salame pieces
• Fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to your liking

Instructions:

1. Heat your woodfired pizza oven to the optimal temperature, usually around 500-600°F (260-315°C).
2. Make your gluten-free pizza dough following the directions on the package or your favourite recipe. Shape it into a circle on a surface dusted with flour.
3. Coat the pizza dough with a liberal amount of Napoli or marinara sauce, leaving a thin edge around the sides.
4. Lay the fresh mozzarella cheese slices over the sauce-covered dough.
5. Put gluten-free salami pieces on the cheese, spreading them across the pizza.
6. Rip fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pizza.
7. Pour some olive oil over the pizza and add salt and pepper to your liking.
8. Gently move the pizza onto a pizza peel or paddle with some flour.
9. Slide the pizza onto the hot woodfired pizza oven stone or baking area.
10. Cook the pizza in the woodfired oven for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is gooey and bubbly.
11. When done, cautiously take the pizza out of the oven using the pizza peel or paddle.
12. Let the pizza rest for a minute or two before cutting.
13. Serve your woodfired gluten-free salame pizza warm and savour Napoli, mozzarella, salami, and basil flavours!

Woodfired Gluten-Free Porky Pine Pizza

Ingredients:

• Gluten-free pizza base
• Tomato sauce
• Shredded mozzarella
• Sliced ham
• Pineapple pieces

Directions:

1. Heat your woodfired pizza oven to about 450-500°F (230-260°C).
2. Shape the gluten-free pizza base on a floured surface to the preferred thickness.
3. Coat the bottom with tomato sauce, leaving a little space around the rim for the crust.
4. Scatter a good amount of shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
5. Place the sliced ham on the cheese, covering the whole pizza.
6. Sprinkle the pineapple pieces over the ham, spreading them out for an even taste.
7. To avoid sticking, move the ready pizza onto a peel sprinkled with cornmeal or gluten-free flour.
8. Put the pizza on the hot pizza stone or right on the oven floor if using a woodfired oven.
9. Cook the pizza in the woodfired oven for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. When done, carefully take the pizza out of the oven using the pizza peel.
11. Let the pizza cool a bit before cutting it into slices and serving.

Enjoy your tasty Woodfired Gluten-Free Porky Pine Pizza with the classic combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and pineapple!

Woodfired Gluten-Free Piggie White Pizza

Ingredients:

• One gluten-free pizza dough (ready-made or homemade)
• 1/2 cup creamy sauce (ready-made or homemade)
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked and diced bacon
• 1/4 cup cooked and diced ham
• 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled pork & fennel sausage
• 1/4 cup sliced potatoes
• One fresh chilli pepper, cut into thin rings
• 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup sliced onions
• 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
• Fresh basil leaves for topping
• Olive oil for drizzling

Directions:

1. Heat your woodfired pizza oven to 500°F (260°C) or follow the directions for your pizza dough.
2. Put your gluten-free pizza dough on a pizza peel or parchment paper.
3. Coat the dough with creamy sauce, leaving a little space around the edge for the crust.
4. Scatter the grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
5. Place the cooked bacon, ham, crumbled pork & fennel sausage, and sliced potatoes over the cheese.
6. Sprinkle the sliced mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and fresh chilli rings over the meats and potatoes.
7. Drizzle some olive oil over the top for extra flavour.
8. Gently move the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or right onto the oven grate if using parchment paper.
9. Cook the pizza in the woodfired oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. When done, take the pizza out of the oven and let it cool.
11. Top with fresh basil leaves before cutting and serving.

Woodfired Gluten-Free Picante Pizza

Ingredients:

• Gluten-free pizza base (ready-made or homemade)
• Napoli sauce (tomato sauce flavoured with garlic, oregano, and salt)
• Mozzarella cheese, grated or cut into pieces
• Nduja sausage, chopped or crumbled
• Olives, chopped
• Fresh chilli, chopped.
• Fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

1. Heat your woodfired oven to the highest temperature, usually around 450-500°F (230-260°C).
2. Shape the gluten-free pizza base on a floured surface or between two sheets of baking paper to the preferred thickness.
3. Cover the shaped pizza base with a thick layer of Napoli sauce, leaving a little space around the edges.
4. Scatter the grated or sliced mozzarella cheese all over the sauce.
5. Add the chopped or crumbled Nduja sausage, olives, and fresh chilli pieces over the cheese.
6. Move the pizza onto a peel sprinkled with cornmeal or gluten-free flour to avoid sticking.
7. Put the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking tray in the woodfired oven.
8. Cook the pizza for about 8-10 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are sizzling and slightly burnt.
9. When done, gently remove the pizza from the oven using the peel.
10. Top the pizza with fresh basil leaves for extra flavour and colour.
11. Let the pizza cool down a bit before cutting and serving. Enjoy your Woodfired Gluten-Free Picante Pizza with the tasty flavours of Napoli sauce, mozzarella, Nduja sausage, olives, fresh chilli, and basil!

Woodfired Gluten-Free Capricciosa Pizza

Ingredients:

• Gluten-free pizza base
• Napoli sauce (tomato sauce with garlic, oregano, and salt)
• Mozzarella cheese, grated
• Ham, cut into pieces.
• Mushrooms, cut into pieces
• Black olives, cut into pieces
• Fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

1. Heat your woodfired oven to the highest temperature, usually around 450-500°F (230-260°C).
2. Shape the gluten-free pizza base on a floured surface or between two sheets of baking paper to the preferred thickness—dust with gluten-free flour.
3. Cover the shaped pizza base with a thick layer of Napoli sauce, leaving a little space around the edges.
4. Scatter the grated mozzarella cheese all over the sauce.
5. Add the ham, mushrooms, and black olives pieces over the cheese.
6. Move the pizza onto a pizza peel or paddle sprinkled with gluten-free flour or cornmeal to avoid sticking.
7. Put the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking tray in the woodfired oven.
8. Cook the pizza for about 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are sizzling and done.
9. When done, gently remove the pizza from the oven using the pizza peel or paddle.
10. Top the pizza with fresh basil leaves for extra flavour and smell.
11. Let the pizza cool down a bit before cutting and serving.

Woodfired Gluten-Free Napoletana Pizza

Ingredients:

• Gluten-free pizza base (ready-made or homemade)
• Napoli sauce (tomato sauce with salt, pepper, and a dash of olive oil)
• Fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into slices.
• Olives, cut into slices
• Chilli peppers, cut into thin strips
• Anchovies
• Capers
• Dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Heat your woodfired pizza oven to the highest temperature, usually around 800°F (425°C).
2. Shape your gluten-free pizza dough on a surface dusted with flour to the thickness you prefer. Use gluten-free flour or cornmeal to avoid sticking.
3. Spoon a good amount of Napoli sauce over the dough, leaving a little space around the edges for the crust.
4. Place slices of fresh mozzarella over the sauce.
5. Scatter sliced olives, chilli peppers, anchovies, and capers over the cheese.
6. Sprinkle dried oregano over the whole pizza for extra flavour.
7. Gently move the pizza to a pizza peel or paddle with some flour.
8. Put the pizza on the hot pizza stone in the woodfired oven. Bake for about 2-4 minutes, turning it halfway through baking, until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are melted and slightly burned.
9. Take the pizza out of the oven and use the pizza peel or paddle to transfer it to a cutting board.
10. Let the pizza cool down for a minute before cutting and serving.

Woodfired Gluten-Free La Bomba Pizza

Let's create a delicious woodfired gluten-free La Bomba pizza with all those mouthwatering toppings. 

Here's a step-by-step guide to making this flavorful pizza:

1. Preheat Your Oven:

• If you have a woodfired oven, preheat it to about 500°F (260°C). If not, you can use a regular range with a pizza stone or a baking sheet.

2. Prepare the Dough:

• You can make your gluten-free pizza dough or buy a ready-made one.
• Stretch the dough into a thin circle approximately 12 inches (30 cm). If it's sticky, dust it with flour.

3. Spread the Sauce:

• Use a thin layer of Napoli sauce (a simple tomato sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, salt, and olive oil) over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.

4. Add the Toppings:

• Arrange the toppings evenly:
• Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced.
• Nduja sausage (a spicy, spreadable Calabrian salami).
• Regular salami slices.
• Roasted capsicum (bell peppers), sliced.
• Fresh chilli (adjust the amount based on your spice preference).

5. Drizzle with Olive Oil:

• Drizzle some olive oil over the cheese and the crust. This will help the pizza brown and crisp up in the oven.

6. Bake the Pizza:

• Carefully slide the pizza onto the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden and crisp. You can rotate the pizza halfway through for even cooking.

7. Garnish and Serve:

• Remove the pizza from the oven.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves (you can use whole leaves or tear them into smaller pieces).
• Cut the pizza into slices and enjoy your woodfired La Bomba masterpiece!

Remember, the secret to a fantastic woodfired pizza lies in the quality of the dough and the love you put into creating it. Buon appetite!

Woodfired Gluten-Free Italian Stallion Pizza

Here's a step-by-step guide to crafting this flavorful pizza:

1. Preheat Your Oven:

• If you have a woodfired oven, preheat it to about 500°F (260°C). If not, you can use a regular range with a pizza stone or a baking sheet.

2. Prepare the Gluten-Free Dough:

• You can make your gluten-free pizza dough or buy a ready-made one.
• Stretch the dough into a thin circle approximately 12 inches (30 cm). Dust it with gluten-free flour if needed.

3. Spread the Napoli Sauce:

• Use a thin layer of Napoli sauce (a simple tomato sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, salt, and olive oil) over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.

4. Layer the Toppings:

• Arrange the toppings evenly:
• Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced.
• Pork & fennel sausage, crumbled or sliced (ensure it's cooked beforehand).
• Regular salami slices.
• Olives (green or black), pitted and sliced.
• Fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), torn into pieces.
• Fresh chilli (adjust the amount based on your spice preference).
• Fresh basil leaves for that aromatic touch.

5. Drizzle with Olive Oil:

• Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over the cheese and the crust. This enhances the flavours and helps the pizza brown beautifully.

6. Into the Oven:

• Carefully slide the pizza onto the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden, and the crust is crisp.

7. Garnish and Serve:

• Remove the pizza from the oven.
• Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves.
• Slice it up and savour your woodfired La Bomba masterpiece!

Woodfired Gluten-Free Mortadella Pizza

To make a woodfired gluten-free mortadella pizza, you will need the following ingredients:

• Gluten-free pizza dough (you can make your own or buy ready-made)
• Tomato sauce (preferably Napoli, which is a simple sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, salt, and olive oil)
• Fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), torn into pieces
• Mortadella, thinly sliced
• Pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
• Balsamic glaze

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Preheat your woodfired oven to a very high temperature, about 500°F (260°C). You can use a regular oven with a pizza stone or a baking sheet if you don't have a woodfired range.
2. Stretch or roll your pizza dough into a thin circle about 12 inches (30 cm). You can use your hands or a rolling pin to do this. If the dough is sticky, dust it with some flour.
3. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge. You can use a spoon or a ladle to do this. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the sauce.
4. Arrange the fior di latte pieces evenly over the sauce. You can use as much or as little cheese as you like.
5. Drizzle some balsamic glaze over the cheese and the crust. This will add a sweet and tangy flavour to your pizza.
6. Carefully slide the pizza onto the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. You can use a pizza peel or a large spatula to do this.
7. Bake the pizza for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden and crisp. You can rotate the pizza halfway through for even cooking.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with mortadella slices and pistachios. You can use as much or as little as you like.
9. Cut the pizza into pieces and enjoy!

Woodfired Gluten-Free Prosciutto Pizza

To make a woodfired gluten-free prosciutto pizza, you will need the following ingredients:

• Gluten-free pizza dough (you can make your own or buy ready-made)
• Napoli sauce (a simple tomato sauce with garlic, salt, and olive oil)
• Mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
• Prosciutto slices
• Rocket (arugula)
• Shaved Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Preheat your woodfiwood-fired to about 500°F (260°C). If you don't have a woodfired range, use a regular oven with a pizza stone or a baking sheet to roll your pizza dough into a thin circle about 12 inches (30 cm). You can use your hands or a rolling pin to do this. If the dough is sticky, dust it with some flour.
2. Spread a thin layer of Napoli sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge. You can use a spoon or a ladle to do this. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the sauce.
3. Arrange the mozzarella pieces evenly over the sauce. You can use as much or as little cheese as you like.
4. Drizzle some olive oil over the cheese and the crust. This will help the pizza brown and crisp up in the oven.
5. Carefully slide the pizza onto the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. You can use a pizza peel or a large spatula to do this.
6. Bake the pizza for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden and crisp. You can rotate the pizza halfway through for even cooking.
7. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with prosciutto slices, rocket, and shaved Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese. You can use as much or as little as you like.
8. Cut the pizza into slices and enjoy!

Woodfired gluten-free pizza is a delicious and healthy option for pizza lovers who want to avoid gluten. Piccolino Pizza offers a variety of toppings and crusts made from gluten-free flour, such as Caputo foregut and rice flour. Their pizzas are cooked in a hot woodfired oven, giving them a crispy and smoky flavour. Whether you're gluten intolerant, coeliac, or just curious, you can enjoy a satisfying and delicious pizza at pizza Fitzroy, Piccolino Pizza. Please make a reservation soon to try their fantastic pizza.