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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy Corbo
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is a low-carb, high-protein alternative to traditional pizza crust, perfect for those looking for a healthier option. Made with cottage cheese, flour, and baking powder, this crust is easy to prepare and surprisingly versatile. Top it with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings for a delicious and guilt-free pizza night!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    1. In a large bowl, add the flour and baking powder.
    2. Whisk well to combine.
  2. Add Cottage Cheese:
    1. Add the cottage cheese to the bowl.
    2. Stir with a spatula to combine, then proceed to mix with your hands until a ball of dough forms.
    3. Knead the dough about 20 times. The dough should be not sticky but not dry.
  3. Rest Dough:
    1. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat Oven:
    1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  5. Prepare Baking Surface:
    1. Place dough on a floured surface.
  6. Roll Out Crust:
    1. Roll the dough into a pizza shape with a rolling pin as thin as possible, while still fitting on your baking surface.
    2. Roll the crust onto a rolling pin.
  7. Transfer to Baking Sheet:
    1. Transfer the crust onto a baking sheet or pizza stone and unroll.
  8. Bake Crust:
    1. Bake the pizza crust for 5 minutes.
  9. Add Toppings:
    1. Top with marinara sauce, your favorite toppings, and cheese.
  10. Bake Again:
    1. Bake for another 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
    2. Gluten-free crust will require less baking time.
  11. Serve:
    1. Remove from the oven, cut into 8 slices, and serve.

Notes

  • Store: Store leftover pizza tightly wrapped in plastic in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in an air fryer or microwave.
  • Freeze:
    • Dough: Freeze the dough wrapped in a few layers of plastic wrap and placed in a resealable bag. Thaw on the counter for a few hours or in the fridge overnight and then bake as per recipe.
    • Pre-Baked Crust: You can also freeze a pre-baked pizza crust (baked for 5 minutes). Thaw, add toppings, and bake as per recipe.
  • Gluten-Free Crust: Because gluten-free flour doesn’t contain gluten, it isn’t stretchy, and your crust will break during moving. Place a ball of dough onto parchment paper, roll into a crust, and transfer by holding onto the flaps of paper onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  • For a crispier crust, you can brush it with olive oil before baking.
  • Use part-skim cottage cheese for a lower-fat option.
  • Add herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crust
  • Calories: 150kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://recipever.com/cottage-cheese-pizza-crust-recipe/