That’s fantastic to hear that your keto pizza was a success! Here’s a basic recipe for a keto-friendly pizza crust:
Keto Pizza Crust Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
For Toppings (adjust to your preference):
- Low-carb pizza sauce or tomato sauce (choose one with no added sugar)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese or your favorite keto-friendly cheese
- Sliced pepperoni, cooked sausage, or other keto-friendly pizza toppings
- Fresh basil leaves or other herbs
- Olive oil (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the cheeses are fully melted and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, eggs, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine the melted cheese mixture with the almond flour mixture and knead them together until they form a dough-like consistency.
- Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out into your desired pizza shape and thickness. The thinner you roll it, the crisper the crust will be.
- Remove the top sheet of parchment paper and transfer the crust, still on the bottom parchment paper, to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Pre-bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until it’s just starting to turn golden brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven, spread a thin layer of low-carb pizza sauce on top, add your chosen toppings, and then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade keto pizza!
Remember, you can get creative with your keto pizza by adding your favorite low-carb veggies, different cheeses, or other toppings that fit within your ketogenic diet plan.
