AIP Pizza Crust, Nomato Sauce & Cheese

* AIP pizza is definitely not the same pizza that most of us grew up with, but it can still be delicious! Make the process a little easier by using AIP Rustic Bread Mix to form your crust in less time. You will need:

• 1 pkg Truly AIP Rustic Bread Mix
• 3 Tbsp. oil
• 1 cup cold water, plus 2-4 Tbsp. more, as needed

Preheat oven to 425 and line two baking sheets or pizza pans with parchment. Mix ingredients together to form a soft dough. Using wet hands, press half of dough into an 11-12" circle on one pan, making a slight lip around the edge. Repeat with second half of dough. Bake each crust for 12-15* minutes until lightly browned, add toppings and return to oven for 5-8 minutes.

* Initial baking time will depend on thickness of crust.

NOMATO PIZZA SAUCE adapted from hewontknowitspaleo.com.

In instant pot, combine the following and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes:

• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 diced medium onion
• 1 small beet, diced (about 1.5 inches in diameter)
• 1 cup water or broth
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 Tbsp. rinsed and drained capers
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 Tbsp. salt
• 2-4 Tbsp. fresh basil 
• 2 tsp. oregano

Let mixture cool some before blending in a high powered blender. Spread generously on your pizza crust and freeze the rest for future pizza nights! 

CHEESE RECIPE adapted from bonaippetit.com.

• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp. nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. tapioca starch
• 1/2 Tbsp. gelatin (not collagen)

1. Brush the inside of a resealable container with olive oil

2. Add salt, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, coconut milk, yeast, apple cider vinegar and tapioca starch to a small saucepan. Bloom gelatin in mixture, then stir with a whisk to combine.

3. Stir gently over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until the liquid starts to thicken. Then be ready to whisk a little more quickly. Mixture should be thickened, stays together and is stretchy.

4. Pour the cheese into container brushed with olive oil. Chill in the refrigerator until set.