My friend Sydney is allergic to gluten, so she was excited to share this delicious recipe with me. We took a Friday afternoon to cook and catch up at her apartment. It had been months since either of us had eaten any sort of pizza, so it was a special treat. :)
Thanks to the eggs and almond flour, this bread recipe is high in protein and healthy fats. It's simple to make, and is definitely a special treat when served with creamy butter (I recommend Kerrygold grass-fed butter from Ireland). It's perfect for a cloudy day alongside coffee with Irish Cream or a cup of Irish Breakfast tea. Cheers!
INGREDIENTS
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2¾ cups blanched almond flour
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¼ tsp. celtic sea salt
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1½ tsp. baking soda
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½ c. raisins
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2 large eggs
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2 Tbsp. honey
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2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
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pinch of caraway seeds
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INSTRUCTIONS
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In a large bowl combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, and raisins
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In a small bowl combine eggs, honey, and apple cider vinegar
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Mix wet ingredients into dry
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Place dough on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
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Form into a large, flat circle 8 inches across and 1 ½ inches tall
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Using a serrated knife, score top of dough a half inch deep, in shape of a cross
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Sprinkle top of bread with caraway seeds
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Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then turn off oven and leave bread in for 10 minutes
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Cool for 1 hour
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Serve with butter
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To store: wrap in a paper towel, seal in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for up to 1 week
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt 1/3 cup butter in a 9×13 pan in the oven. (I do this while the oven is preheating. Make sure to watch it though so the butter doesn’t burn!)
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Put eggs in blender and blend on high for 15 seconds.
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Add the rest of the ingredients and blend for 30 seconds.
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Pour batter into hot pan containing melted butter.
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Bake at 425 for 20-24 minutes.
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Cut into squares and serve with desired toppings.
TOPPING SUGGESTIONS
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Sautéed cinnamon apples
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Berries & freshly whipped cream
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Cooked peaches
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Yogurt & fruit
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And you mustn't forget the bacon!
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup butter or coconut oil
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8 eggs
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1 cup coconut or almond milk
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1/3 cup arrowroot or tapioca flour
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1/4 cup sifted coconut flour
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1/2 tsp. salt
IRISH SODA BREAD
PALEO DUTCH PANCAKES
GRAIN-FREE PIZZA
a few tested and simple recipes to get you started
INGREDIENTS
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1.5 cup shredded mozzarella
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3/4 cup almond flour
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2 Tbsp. cream cheese, cubed
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1 egg
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Garlic powder, onion powder, & mixed herbs
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Parchment paper & cookie sheet
INSTRUCTIONS
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Put mozzarella and cream cheese in medium microwaveable bowl.
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Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and add 30 seconds.
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Stir in egg and almond flour.
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Wet hands and spread dough thinly on parchment paper-covered cookie sheet.
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Poke holes in dough to avoid bubbling.
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Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and mixed herbs.
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Place in 425 degree oven.
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After about 8 minutes, check it and poke holes where any large bubbles have appeared.
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Continue cooking for a total of 12-14 minutes, or until slightly brown on top.
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Remove and top with sauce, then cheese and toppings of choice.
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Bake until golden and crispy.
This pizza crust is not only grain-free, consisting of almond flour, an egg, and cheese, but it's also quick to whip together. While it's not the same as regular pizza, its flavor and consistency are just as delicious. Load it up with your favorite pizza toppings and enjoy!
As a testement to how easy these recipes are, I made all these in just one weekend! For me, going home always entails lots of cooking. It's something I love to do and miss a lot at college. I stockpile recipes to try so I can cook up a storm whenever I get the chance.
