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Default I tried a gluten free pizza crust this weekend.

On Sun, 15 May 2011 10:45:13 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> wrote:

>On May 15, 10:13*am, Landon > wrote:
>> On Sun, 15 May 2011 09:58:28 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
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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

>>
>> >> 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?

>>
>> >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.

>>
>> >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?????


They would eat that! Does it have the binding ability? I know some soy
products aren't real close in action, but only in appearance.

Maybe even working some tofu into the dough....hmmmmm