Keto-Friendly Pizza
Keto-Friendly Pizza Crust
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sprouted almond flour (learn to sprout your own almonds here!)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder (for a slightly fluffier crust)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
- Melt Cheeses: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and well combined (about 60 seconds total).
- Mix Dough: Add the almond flour, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, baking powder, and salt to the melted cheese. Mix well until a dough forms. You may need to knead it with your hands to fully incorporate the ingredients.
- Form the Crust: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out into your desired pizza shape (about ¼-inch thick).
- Bake the Crust: Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 8-10 minutes, until it starts to turn golden brown.
- Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven, add your keto-friendly toppings (sugar-free tomato sauce, more cheese, meats, veggies, etc.), and return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and enjoying!
Tips:
- For extra crispiness, pre-bake the crust an extra 2 minutes before adding toppings.
- If the dough is too sticky, lightly oil your hands when handling it.
- You can substitute coconut flour instead of almond flour, but use only ¼ cup coconut flour since it’s more absorbent.
- If you’re full-carnivore, make a crust with cheese or ground beef ahead of time. It’s incredibly easy, just bake in the oven, then top with your preferred toppings, bake a few minutes, and enjoy!
Make your Pizza!
Once the crust is ready, top with cheese, meat, and herbs of choice. Personally, I like to top my pizza with fresh, low-sugar vegetables like lettuce, hot peppers, and olives.
