Not Your Mama's {Paleo} Pizza Crust

I am trying to include more and more Paleo items on here for my Paleo peeps or those of us, who have limited diets and need some new out-of-the-box inspiration. Here is one such idea! I found it at Whole New Mom. She found it at Predominantly Paleo.

photo from Whole New Mom

Paleo Pizza Crust – vegan, autoimmune paleo (AIP)

Ingredients

2 cups mashed yuca (peeled, cut into large pieces, boiled until fork tender, drained)
1 teaspoon avocado oil (or coconut oil)
2 heaping tablespoons palm shortening
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Dried herbs to taste (I think oregano, basil, and even onion would be great choices)

Method

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Place all ingredients (except for coconut flour) in a food processor or Vitamix (or other high speed blender).

3.  Process until a dough is formed

4.  Empty dough onto a piece of parchment paper

5.  Add in coconut flour

6.  Allow dough to cool completely then divide into 2 pieces (for two crusts) or keep as one large crust

7.  Roll out dough to create a crust (or 2) that is about 1/2 inch thick or less

8.  Bake for 15-20 on a parchment-lined baking sheet (or until nicely browned)

9.  Remove from oven and turn crust(s) over and continue baking until the reverse side is browned.

NOTE: Both sides should be crisped and browned.  Keep sauce and any other “wet” ingredients to a bare minimum (or consider dipping instead of making a typical pizza) as yuca dough can become soggy easily when overloaded with moisture.

A crispy crust will help prevent this to a degree but still keep this in mind.

Jennifer has just loads of great recipes that you will for sure want to check out.

You can see all of her fantabulous recipes, including her ingenious workings with yuca, atPredominantly Paleo.