Tom's Favorite Keto/Low-Carb Recipes

Fathead Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8oz 230g
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese 1oz 50g
  • 3/4 cup almond flour 3oz 90g 
  • 1/4 cup flax meal 1oz 30g
  • 1 tsp baking powder 
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning

Method:

Place pizza stone or cookie sheet on the middle rack of your oven and preheat to 450 degrees.Place mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 45 seconds.Remove, stir with a fork until blended, microwaving 30 seconds at a time as needed.Combine dry ingredients and mix into cheeses. Stir well, then knead for about 60 seconds. Place on a piece of parchment paper, and shape as desired for round or square, thin or medium crusts. (I shape it by hand)
Place dough (including bottom parchment) directly onto the pizza stone or cookie sheetBake under watchful eye for 2-4 minutes or until edges get brownRemove from oven by holding the parchment at the edgesPierce bubbles with a fork or knifeFlip over onto second piece of parchmentBrush top (which should be golden brown) with olive oilAdd pre-cooked toppings, cheese, herbs, etc.Place back in oven for another 5-8 minutes or until toppings have cooked and/or cheese is bubbly. 

Fathead Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8oz 230g
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese 1oz 50g
  • 3/4 cup almond flour 3oz 90g 
  • 1/4 cup flax meal 1oz 30g
  • 1 tsp baking powder 
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning

Method:

Place pizza stone or cookie sheet on the middle rack of your oven and preheat to 450 degrees.Place mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 45 seconds.Remove, stir with a fork until blended, microwaving 30 seconds at a time as needed.Combine dry ingredients and mix into cheeses. Stir well, then knead for about 60 seconds. Place on a piece of parchment paper, and shape as desired for round or square, thin or medium crusts. (I shape it by hand)
Place dough (including bottom parchment) directly onto the pizza stone or cookie sheetBake under watchful eye for 2-4 minutes or until edges get brownRemove from oven by holding the parchment at the edgesPierce bubbles with a fork or knifeFlip over onto second piece of parchmentBrush top (which should be golden brown) with olive oilAdd pre-cooked toppings, cheese, herbs, etc.Place back in oven for another 5-8 minutes or until toppings have cooked and/or cheese is bubbly.