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Default I tried a gluten free pizza crust this weekend.

On May 15, 10:13*am, Landon > wrote:
> On Sun, 15 May 2011 09:58:28 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
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>
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> > wrote:
> >On May 15, 9:44*am, Landon > wrote:
> >> On Wed, 11 May 2011 14:55:19 -0400, Ross@home wrote:
> >> >We have a son who is gluten intolerant so it's always tough to find
> >> >something to make when he comes to visit.
> >> >I came across this recipe recently which I haven't tried yet but will
> >> >next time he's here. Sounds interesting.
> >> >http://www.examiner.com/low-carb-in-...r-pizza-crust-....
> >> >orhttp://tinyurl.com/2fpxrv2

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> >> >Ross

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> >> I have a sister and a niece who are strict vegan. Is there a way to
> >> use something other than the egg to create the binding effect and hold
> >> the cauliflower together?

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> >You could use a couple of tablespoons of ground flax seed mixed with
> >hot water to make a slurry, it gets very
> >sort of slimy and is a good binder. * *The cheese is a good binder as
> >well.

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> >I just took all the ingredients and put them in my cuisinart and
> >pulsed till I got the proper consistency. *Way
> >easier than the methodology in the recipe. I didn't use the fennel, I
> >used an Italian herb blend I had on hand.

>
> >I might use some zucchini as well the next time I make this. *I'm
> >thinking a chicken, spinach, mushroom and feta with a bit of oilive
> >oil and garlic for the sauce topping would be really good as well.
> >I didn't use more that three or four tablespoons of the red pizza
> >sauce, I didn't want the crust to get soggy. * It worked very well.
> >Lots of possibilities here.

>
> >It's really low carb for those who are low carbing it.

>
> Thanks! They don't eat cheese either, being strict vegan. I'll try the
> ground flax seed.
>
> I swear, it's hard to put recipes together for them. I eat everything,
> so making things that are strict vegan is very difficult for me. I
> don't know how they can eat well without *any* of the animal products
> or byproducts.
>
> I'm trying to make recipes that they would enjoy when they come to my
> place and we all eat. It's important to me that they feel comfortable
> in my home and at my table.


what about soy cheese?????