Instructions

Pizza Crust

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a large measuring jug or medium sized mixing bowl: whisk the sugar in the warm water. Once dissolved, whisk in the yeast until fully combined. Set aside the yeast-water mixture for about 10 minutes until the yeast has foamed up.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, xanthan gum, salt and baking powder. Whisk well to combine.
4. Pour the foamed up yeast-mixture and 2 tbsp olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough starts to form. Lightly flour your hands and a sheet of parchment paper. Knead the dough on the floured paper. If the dough if far too sticky, add a little more flour a spoonful at a time until it's easier to shape and handle. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky. Just be careful not to add too much to dry out the crust. Shape into a ball, then divide the dough in two pieces.

1. Roll each dough portion out to about 10 inches wide in diameter and about 1/8inch thick. Brush the entirety of the dough with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. This will help with the browning and keep the dough from drying out too much. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and pre bake for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven as you prep the rest of the ingredients.

Sauce Prep

1. Warm a medium saucepan with with the oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for one minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
2. Reduce heat to a medium low. Add the remaining ingredients to the pan and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep the bottom from burning.
3. Remove the sauce from the heat, and take out the bay leaf before serving.

Assembling the pizza

1. Spread the sauce over the partially cooked base. Scatter chorizo over the top along with the fresh herbs. Sprinkle cheese over the top and return the pizza to the oven. Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
2. Remove the pizza from the heat and let cool briefly before serving.