Description
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust recipe offers a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional pizza crusts by incorporating creamy cottage cheese into the dough. It’s quick to prepare, yielding a tender and flavorful base that’s perfect for your favorite pizza toppings. Ideal for a homemade pizza night with a lighter crust option.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 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 – ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and brush it with olive oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine full-fat cottage cheese, egg, sea salt, and baking powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy to create a uniform base for the dough.
- Form Dough: Transfer the blended mixture into a large bowl. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and mix until a dough begins to form. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a couple of minutes until it becomes smooth and non-sticky. Add the remaining ¼ cup of flour only if the dough is too sticky, taking care not to add too much to avoid a dense crust.
- Shape Crust: Spread the dough evenly into a large circle on the prepared sheet pan, shaping it to your preferred thickness. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until it turns golden brown, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce over it. Sprinkle dried oregano, fresh basil, and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Finish Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 375°F and bake the topped pizza for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts evenly and bubbles.
Notes
- Store leftover cottage cheese pizza crust in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftover pizza crust in the oven at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes to regain crispiness.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for better texture and flavor; low-fat varieties may result in a drier crust.
- Avoid adding too much flour during dough preparation to keep the crust light and tender.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorites such as vegetables, meats, or different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
