Keto Pizza Dough Recipe

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Last Updated on February 2, 2024 by Toya

Whoever said that going keto meant giving up on your favorite foods, particularly pizza, hadn’t heard of this keto pizza dough recipe, more commonly known as the Fathead dough. This super adaptable, low-carb, grain-free pizza crust is a game-changer for you if you love pizza and have embarked on a keto or low carb lifestyle.

This is sure to become your go-to keto friendly pizza dough recipe!

What Is Fathead Dough?

Fathead dough is an alternative to the traditional wheat-based doughs that are heavy in carbs and gluten. Its name was derived from “Fat Head,” a popular documentary by Tom Naughton that challenged the mainstream beliefs about diet, fats, and cholesterol. This dough is made of four basic ingredients: mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, eggs, and almond flour. Fathead dough is highly used in keto pizza recipes, however, you can also use it to create rolls, crackers, and even sweet pastries!

Ingredients for Keto Pizza Dough

You will need just four basic components:

1. Mozzarella Cheese: The primary ingredient in this keto pizza dough is mozzarella cheese. It provides the required structure and elasticity for the dough while contributing to its high-fat content.

2. Cream Cheese: Cream cheese adds a rich, creamy texture to the dough and acts as a binder, helping all the ingredients combine smoothly.

3. Eggs: Eggs are essential in providing moisture to the dough, helping to bind the ingredients, and giving the finished product a golden hue.

4. Almond Flour: This low-carb, high-fiber flour substitute is what gives the dough its texture. It makes the dough sturdy yet tender, ensuring the dough mimics the consistency of traditional pizza dough closely.

These are the core ingredients you will need to create your homemade keto pizza dough. However, you can always choose to add in extra flavors like herbs and spices to customize it to your taste. Just ensure that any additions are keto-friendly to keep the carb count low.

How to make fathead keto pizza dough

To begin making your fathead keto pizza dough, gather all your ingredients in one place. You will need 1 ½ Cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 oz. cream cheese, eggs, 1 Cup almond flour and 1 egg.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius).

Start the dough-making process by melting the mozzarella and cream cheese together. This can be done in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until they form a uniform mixture. Stir between each interval to ensure even melting.

Next, beat the egg in a separate bowl. Add the beaten eggs to the cheese mixture, ensuring it’s not too hot to cook the eggs.

Next, slowly incorporate the almond flour into your dough mixture. Ensure the mixture is well combined and forms a homogeneous dough.

The dough will be quite sticky, but don’t worry. Wetting your hands slightly can help manage the stickiness as you knead and roll out your dough.

Place the dough into the freezer to set for 15 minutes. 

After 15 minutes, press the dough into a pizza shape to your desired thickness on a parchment lined baking sheet. You can wet your hands slightly with water to keep the dough from sticking to them as much. 

Once your dough is rolled out, use a fork to poke holes across the surface. This will prevent it from bubbling up excessively while baking.

Place the dough, still on the parchment paper, onto a baking sheet. Bake it in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden.

That’s it! You’ve just made your own fathead keto pizza dough. All that’s left to do is add your favorite low-carb toppings and return it to the oven until the cheese is melty and slightly browned. And voila, you’ve got a delicious, keto-friendly pizza!

Storing

Need to make a few of these to keep on hand for longer term storage? I’ve got you.

Since this pizza dough is precooked, you can easily store it for up to a few months.

After the initial 15 minute baking process, cool the pizza doughs and securely wrap to freeze. This process allows you to have a few ready-to-use keto pizza bases whenever you want.

When you’re ready to assemble and enjoy your pizza, all you need to do is pull the dough from the freezer and let it thaw at room temperature. Add your choice of keto-friendly toppings, pop it back in the oven, and in a few minutes, you have a hot, delicious, keto pizza ready to serve.