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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust Recipe

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This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust recipe offers a low-carb, high-protein alternative to traditional pizza dough. Made with cottage cheese, eggs, and almond flour, it produces a flavorful and nutritious base that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy homemade pizza.

Ingredients

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Crust Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy clean-up.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients and Seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  3. Add Almond Flour: Gradually add the almond flour while stirring to form a thick batter. Make sure the flour is fully incorporated so the batter holds together well.
  4. Shape the Crust: Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a circular pizza crust about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 20 to 25 minutes or until it is firm to the touch and has a light golden color.
  6. Add Toppings and Finish Baking: Remove the crust from the oven, add your favorite pizza toppings, and return it to the oven to bake until the toppings are cooked and the cheese is melted, typically an additional 8-10 minutes depending on the toppings.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, bake it a few extra minutes before adding toppings.
  • Almond flour can be substituted with all-purpose flour for a different texture but will increase carbs.
  • Make sure the crust is fully baked before adding wet toppings to avoid sogginess.
  • Customize seasonings to fit your flavor preference, like adding chili flakes for a spicy kick.
  • This crust works well as a base for vegetarian and gluten-free pizzas.

Keywords: cottage cheese pizza crust, low carb pizza crust, gluten free pizza crust, almond flour pizza dough, healthy pizza base

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