Keto Fathead Pizza Crust Food

BEST KETO FATHEAD DOUGH RECIPE (FATHEAD PIZZA DOUGH)

Steps:

• Mix the mozzarella cheese with the cream cheese and almond flour in a microwave-safe mixing bowl. (if you are using a microwave oven for the recipe).
• Microwave for 2 minutes on high, or use a sous vide* for 5-7 minutes.
• Stir to incorporate the ingredients. Add the egg and season with salt.
• Place the dough between two pieces or baking paper and roll with a rolling pin or a tall glass to your desired thickness. Lightly dust with almond flour if it's too sticky.
• Use according to your recipe instructions or simply bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes depending on the thickness to enjoy it on its own.
• *Sous Vide: Prepare a water bath by filling a pot with hot water. Bring to a gentle simmer. Place the ingredients you need to cook in a heatproof bowl, saucepan, or zip lock bag and place the bowl or bag in the simmering water.

KETO FATHEAD PIZZA WITH SOPPRESSATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment, lightly grease with olive oil, and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine 4 ounces mozzarella and cream cheese. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, until cheeses are melted and mixture forms a cohesive ball.
• Remove from heat and add almond flour, nutritional yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix until almond flour is incorporated. Add egg and continue to mix until combined.
• Using oiled hands (dough will be sticky), press dough into a 9-10" round on prepared baking sheet, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to oven and bake 7 minutes, until browned on the bottom.
• Flip, and top with tomato sauce, remaining 4 ounces mozzarella, and soppressata. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Return to oven and continue cooking until cheese is melted and crust is browned on the top, about 6 minutes more.
• Top with desired herbs and cut into wedges. Serve immediately.

KETO PEPPERONI PIZZA WITH FATHEAD CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix yeast into warm water in a small cup, stirring to dissolve. Set aside.
• Place 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted. Stir in the yeast mixture and egg; stir to combine. The mixture will not incorporate well at this point.
• Stir in almond flour, xanthan gum, and salt. If difficult to mix, reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to soften the cheese. Stir again until well incorporated. Knead dough by hand for 2 minutes.
• Place dough on the prepared baking sheet and press with your fingers into a thin crust 11 to 12 inches in diameter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Spread pizza sauce over pizza. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, then scatter pepperoni on top.
• Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cut into 6 slices.

KETO FATHEAD PIZZA WITH CHORIZO AND SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir well. Add almond flour, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Use your hands to combine dough. Once combined, add beaten egg and stir until well incorporated.
• Spray 2 large pieces of parchment paper with non-stick spray. Place dough on one piece of parchment paper and cover with the second piece. Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten pizza dough to a 10-inch round. Remove top parchment paper and place bottom piece of parchment paper with flattened pizza dough onto a baking sheet. Pierce all of the pizza dough with a fork to prevent the dough from rising.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bottom starts to brown, 12 to 17 minutes.
• Meanwhile place chorizo in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a paper towel. Microwave in three 1-minute increments, uncovering and stirring meat well after each.
• Remove pizza crust from oven and top with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, chorizo, salsa, and onion. Bake until cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro leaves.