Pizza
It never fails.
My kids could be absorbed for hours in one of their little games that only they can understand.
They could be quietly reading or drawing in their rooms.
They could be recreating the battle of Hogwarts in the upstairs hallway.
One minute you could hear a pin drop in the house.
And then I start making supper. Suddenly you wouldn't be able to hear an elephant stomping through the living room.
Cate is screeching at the top of her lungs.
The cat comes tearing down the stairs, knocking over a lamp.
(I turn the stereo up.)
“You are the most worst-est sister in the whole entire worldly universe!” Not the best English in the world, but effective.
“I never ever ever never never want to play with you again.” Apparently using multiple nevers and evers gets her point across more effectively.
A door slams.
(I turn the stereo up a little bit more.)
“Fine with me!”
Another door slams.
Two minutes later.
“Mommy, Finn won't play with me.”
(I crank the music. )
Two minutes later.
“Mommy, I know this toy has been broken for three months now, but you need to fix it right this very minute or my life will be over.”
“Mommy, I was giving my Squinkies a bath in my room and I accidentally on purpose dumped a whole bucket of water all over my carpet.”
Yes, accidentally on purpose. Seriously not really.
Sigh.
It never fails.
Now you know why I am a fan of quick, easy meals. Otherwise, we simply wouldn't eat in this house.
This pizza crust is super fast and super easy. No yeast. No kneading. No kidding around. I admit that it can be a bit tricky to spread out in the pizza pan, but wet your fingers and keep at it. It will be worth it. Top it with your favourite pizza sauce, veggies and cheese. In 20 minutes, supper will be in the oven. And then you will be free to – well, I don't know, put the door back on its hinges, fix the lamp, find the cat...
Pizza Crust
Serves 4
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (I like Bob's Red Mill)
- ¼ cup tapioca flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon agave or honey
- ½ cup soy milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Whisk together the flours, baking powder, xanthan gum and sea salt in a bowl. In a small bowl, combine the flax seeds and water. Set aside for a minute or until the mixture thickens slightly. Add the agave, soy milk and olive oil to the thickened flax seed mixture. Stir well and then add to the dry ingredients. Mix well. Flatten the dough onto a non-stick pizza pan until it is evenly spread out. Top with your favourite pizza sauce, vegetables and cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until the crust is brown and crisp and the sauce is heated through.