Description
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust recipe offers a delicious, protein-rich alternative to traditional pizza dough. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, eggs, and a blend of flour and baking powder, it creates a tender crust perfect for your favorite toppings. Quick to prepare and bake, this recipe yields a flavorful and satisfying homemade pizza.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 to 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pizza Toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- A handful fresh basil
- ½ to ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and brush it lightly with olive oil. Set the pan aside for later use.
- Blend Crust Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, blend together the cottage cheese, egg, sea salt, and baking powder until you achieve a smooth mixture.
- Form the Dough: Transfer the blended mixture into a large bowl. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and mix until a dough starts to form. Knead it for a couple of minutes until it becomes smooth and non-sticky. If the dough feels too sticky, gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of flour, but avoid using too much to prevent a dense crust.
- Shape the Crust: Place the dough on the prepared sheet pan and spread it into a large circle with your preferred thickness. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to encourage a golden crust.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust at 425°F for 12 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Then, remove it from the oven to add your toppings.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust, sprinkle with dried oregano, fresh basil, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Lower the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Store leftover pizza crust in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best results.
- Be careful not to add too much flour to keep the crust light and tender.
- You can customize toppings to your preference, adding vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Using full-fat cottage cheese helps achieve a creamier texture and rich flavor.
